Rabies prevention in Hawaii
D B Fishbein1, J M Corboy, D M Sasaki
1Division of Viral and Rickettsial Diseases, Center for Infectious Diseases, Atlanta, GA 30333.
Hawaii Medical Journal
|March 1, 1990
Summary
Hawaii
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Veterinary Medicine
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Hawaii's current rabies prevention program has successfully protected the state from rabies.
- The program involves a quarantine period for animals entering the state.
Purpose of the Study:
- To discuss the scientific basis of Hawaii's public health rabies prevention program.
- To propose a modification to assist residents with guide dogs traveling out of state.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing rabies prevention strategies.
- Analysis of the current quarantine program's effectiveness.
- Evaluation of potential risks associated with alternative programs.
Main Results:
- Hawaii's quarantine program has been effective in preventing rabies introduction.
- Alternative rabies control programs carry risks that require careful evaluation.
Conclusions:
- The current rabies quarantine program is scientifically sound.
- Proposed modifications should be carefully assessed for safety and efficacy.
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