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Rabies control in Japan.

N Takayama1

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Tokyo Metropolitan Komagome Hospital, Tokyo 113-8677, Japan. takayamnd-k@komagome-hospital.bunkyo.tokyo.jp

Japanese Journal of Infectious Diseases
|August 25, 2000
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Japan eradicated rabies in 1957 through dog vaccination and control. Current low vaccination rates and limited post-exposure prophylaxis threaten this status, necessitating improved public health measures.

Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Public Health
  • Infectious Disease Control
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Rabies was endemic in Japan until its eradication in 1957, achieved through comprehensive dog control and vaccination programs.
  • Japan has maintained a rabies-free status for decades, representing a significant public health achievement.

Observation:

  • Current family dog vaccination coverage in Japan has fallen below the crucial 70% threshold.
  • Limited laboratory facilities exist for rabies investigation.
  • Few medical institutions stock rabies vaccines or provide post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) for travelers.
  • Rabies immunoglobulin (RIG) is unavailable in Japan due to non-production and import restrictions.

Findings:

  • Suboptimal dog vaccination coverage poses a resurgence risk.

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  • Inadequate access to timely post-exposure prophylaxis compromises human health protection.
  • The lack of a robust rabies surveillance system hinders early detection and response.

    • Implications:

    • Urgent improvements in canine vaccination coverage are essential to maintain Japan's rabies-free status.
    • Enhancing the availability and accessibility of rabies vaccines and RIG for post-exposure prophylaxis is critical.
    • Establishing a comprehensive rabies surveillance system is vital for preventing future rabies deaths.