Free rabies vaccination drive in Polokwane
Animal health technician Dr Desiree Mafokoane told Polokwane Observer that the rabies vaccine protects dogs and cats from a swift and unpleasant death should they contract the disease.
POLOKWANE – To eradicate the prevalence of rabies, the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has set up a schedule to offer free vaccinations for dogs and cats.
Animal health technician Dr Desiree Mafokoane told Polokwane Observer that the rabies vaccine protects dogs and cats from a swift and unpleasant death should they contract the disease.
“Rabies is a viral disease that causes inflammation of the brain in humans and other mammals. Early symptoms can include fever and tingling at the site of exposure. We invite pet owners in Polokwane to bring their pets for free vaccines at the selected areas in the city.”
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The department has set up mobile clinics where you can have your dogs and cats vaccinated for free and they will be in the city until September 20 from 09:30 to 17:30 on specific days.
Schedule:
September 15:
• Fauna Park between Riebok and Impala avenue and at the Flora Park Dam.
September 18:
• Flora Park Comprehensive Primary School park (opposite the school) and Penina Park Shopping Complex.
September 19:
• Ivy Park Primary School and South Gate filling station.
September 20:
• Dalmada business centre and at the Polokwane Municipal Swimming Pool in town.
For more information contact Dr Mafokoane on 072 917 2304.
