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The Department of Health (DOH) has reiterated its warning that traditional remedies like “tandok” (traditional method of ...
If the bacteria stay in the body, they can cause an infection, such as tetanus, rabies, or sepsis. In some cases, an infection can spread to other parts of the body. People will need antibiotics ...
The Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC) cautioned the public against counterfeit anti-rabies vaccines as rabies cases ...
Tributes are pouring in following the passing of Ashwin Trikamjee. Trikamjee was the President of the South African Hindu Maha Sabha and Board Director at the 1860 Heritage Centre. "Mr Trikamjee ...
“We do not recommend the traditional way of removing rabies which they call 'tandok' but we highly recommend vaccination of both the animal and the human,” the doctor said. She also said it is a myth ...
City of New Braunfels and Comal County officials are advising residents to be cautious with unfamiliar animals following a recently confirmed case of rabies in a local cat. (Courtesy of the City ...
She also reiterated the prohibition against the practice of "tandok", a traditional method of treating animal bites to prevent rabies, wherein a ‘mannandok’ (traditional "tandok" practitioner) uses ...
SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union – The provincial government reminded the people that tandok, a traditional method of treating animal bites to prevent rabies, remains banned in the province. A DOG receives ...
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) has urged Filipinos to have their pets vaccinated against rabies annually as the agency reported a record number of 426 rabies-related deaths ...
Stray dogs are said to be a major source of rabies. MindaNews file photo by BOBBY TIMONERA GENERAL SANTOS CITY (MindaNews / 17 March) – Health workers in Region 12 have tapped practitioners of “tandok ...
The Department of Health (DOH) has recorded 426 rabies-related deaths in 2024, highlighting the urgent need for pet vaccinations and public awareness of rabies prevention. According to the DOH, 193 ...