Obstacles in preventing rabies

• Undereducated community members

• High risk of getting bitten during eradication of the disease
• Limited rabies diagnostic facilities in resource-limited areas
• Affects economy of Kintamani dog breeders
• Under-reporting of the disease or bites when they happen
How to manage these obstacles?
• Hosting campaigns that educate villagers about the disease, its
symptoms and dangers
• Vaccinate the people who have jobs in careers that are more likely to
get bitten
• Increase number of rabies facilities within a certain radius that offer
facilities such as emergency care, vaccination, etc
Obstacles in preventing Avian Influenza
• Unpredictable future antigenic variations
• Intermingling of domesticated and wild birds due to migration
• Inability to create vaccines for newer strains
• Failure to eradicate the disease in many resource-poor countries
How to overcome these obstacles?
• Strict regulation of vaccination campaign
• Selection of appropriate vaccine
• Ensure farmers are educated on biosecurity and preventive measures