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The theme, Rabies: Vaccinate to Eliminate, highlights the importance of a global commitment to
end canine transmission of the disease to humans.

Vaccines are the most important element in the fight against rabies. Vaccinating as many dogs

as possible in a region creates collective immunity, which slows the progression of rabies
infection among dogs, and reduces the possibility of people becoming victims of the disease.

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_eliminating_rabies_deaths