RA Ministry of Health warns of need for vaccination against rabies 

ArmInfo.  The Armenian Ministry of Health warns: Animal rabies is a deadly viral disease  transmitted from animals to humans. The main sources of infection are  dogs, cats, foxes, wolves, hedgehogs, and bats.

Infection is possible through a sick animal's bite, scratch, or  saliva on broken skin. The latent period of the disease in humans can  vary from 1 week to 1 year and is determined by the location and  severity of the injury/bite.

In case of injury from an animal, immediately wash the wound with  soap and running water. It is also important to vaccinate domestic  animals against rabies, and avoid contact with stray and wild  animals.

It is important to know that there is no specific treatment for  rabies. Preventive vaccinations are also considered treatment. If you  are injured by an animal, seek immediate medical attention for  prophylactic rabies vaccination. Prophylactic rabies vaccination is  available at primary healthcare facilities, regardless of  registration or citizenship, and is free of charge. Outside of  business hours, you can visit the following medical centers:

For children:

Arabkir Medical Complex

Surb Astvatsamayr Medical Center

Wigmore Clinic Medical Center

Muratsan Hospital Complex

For adults:

Surb Grigor Lusavorich Medical Center

Republican Medical Center "Armenia"

Erebouni Medical Center

Astghik Medical Center.