By Sophia Isabel Quintana
In celebration of Rabies Awareness Month, the Municipal Government of Los Baños, through the Office of the Municipal Agriculturist, is spearheading an anti-rabies vaccination drive for March, which will last until April 7, 2022.
Scheduled last Friday, March 18, was Brgy. San Antonio where one station was located in their barangay hall. There will be four stations in each barangay, two in the morning and two in the afternoon. Pet owners may contact their respective barangays for the exact location of the stations. Vaccinations will run from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Free anti-rabies vaccination upon registration.
Station located at the barangay hall of Brgy. San Antonio.
People who will avail the vaccination service shall pay a registration fee of Php50.00 per pet, in accordance with Municipal Ordinance # 2018-1755 or the Los Baños Anti-Rabies Ordinance of 2018.
The schedule of vaccinations starting this week are as follows:
- March 22 – Brgy. Tadlac
- March 23 – Brgy. Baybayin
- March 24 – Brgy. Bambang
- March 25 – Brgy. Batong Malake
- March 29 – Brgy. Tuntungin-Putho
- April 1 – Brgy. Malinta
- April 6 – Brgy. Maahas
- April 7 – Brgy. Bayog
Pet owners who missed their barangay’s schedule may visit the Office of the Municipal Agriculturist for the same service any day except during holidays and weekends. You may check the Office of the Municipal Agriculturist’s Facebook page for more information.
Anti-rabies vaccination available at the Office of the Municipal Agriculturist.
Health protocols, such as wearing face masks and social distancing, must be observed at vaccination sites. Pet owners are also reminded to keep their pets on a leash or caged upon arriving at the stations. Only pets 3-months-old and above are allowed to get vaccinated.
The Philippines observes Rabies Awareness Month every March. This year’s theme is “Rabies-free na Pusa’t Aso, Kaligtasan ng Pamilyang Pilipino: Iparehistro at Pabakunahan Ninyo!” With the implementation of Municipal Ordinance # 2018-1755, responsible pet ownership has been continuously reiterated by the municipality.
A spoken word poetry contest in line with rabies awareness month entitled “TulaRAM 2022: Spoken Word Poetry” is also currently underway until March 23. To participate, you may view entries from the Office of the Municipal Agriculturist’s Facebook page.