March 27, 2006
Update 1: Rabies!
I know all this talk about disease sounds scary, but keep in mind that many
diseases are also very easy to prevent. First of all, we have vaccines, anti-biotics
and other medicines which can either prevent infection or reduce the harmful
symptoms of the disease. Secondly, we protect ourselves by wearing long-sleeved
shirts, pants, and repellent on exposed skin, and sleeping under mosquito nets.
Although there are no guarantees, we have taken several precautions and we will
be careful while in the rainforest.
Rabies is a serious virus that can kill a person within days of initial infection.
The vaccine is recommended only for those at high risk for animal bites, such
as veterinarians and animal handlers, and for long-term travelers who may have
contact with animals and may not have access to medical care. In Peru, most
cases are related to contact with dogs or vampire bats. None of the team members
on Project Peru 2 are vaccinated against Rabies, and at this point we don't
have time to get the vaccines. How can we prevent exposure to Rabies? Should
we be handling animals that we find while on the adventure? How will we know
if an animal has rabies?
Keep Exploring!
Dave
Only handle animals if you know they are safe and won't hurt you. We want you to be safe.
Posted by: Mrs. Smith at March 27, 2006 01:51 PM
Our class thinks the best way to prevent contracting rabies is to avoid handling any animal. We suggest that you only get close enough to take pictures. It would be difficult to know whether an animal has rabies because each animal may react differently to the virus. We hope that you will be very carefully when you are around any animal. Your safety and good health are most important to us.
Posted by: Mrs. Brewers at March 27, 2006 02:38 PM
Our group suggests:
1. wearing heavy gloves if you handle animals
2. using a stun gun or some type of temporary anesthesia to allow you to safely handle an animal
3. only handle animals that you know are safe --- avoid those showing signs of rabies, i.e. foaming at the mouth
4. Because we want to learn about as many animals as possible, we hesitate to say "don't handle any animals," however we do want you to put safety first. We don't want any of you to get injured.
Posted by: Miss Linnea K. Gustafson at March 27, 2006 02:52 PM
I thnk you should get close enough too take pctures but dont get to close unless you have too!!! All animals behave differently so watch out and keep a close look at everything you do!!! You probley already know what too do because you have done this before but it is always nice too know new things!! Keep us updated!!!!
The kids and teachers of amboy!!
Posted by: Mrs.Stienbach at March 28, 2006 09:55 AM
I thnk you should get close enough too take pictures but dont get to close unless you have too!!! All animals behave differently so watch out and keep a close look at everything you do!!! You probley already know what too do because you have done this before but it is always nice too know new things!! Keep us updated!!!!
The kids and teachers of amboy!!
Posted by: Mrs.Stienbach at March 28, 2006 09:56 AM
I think you guys should go as close as you can to take pictures of the great animals you see. Then try to describe what they eat,if back bone anything. ect. So i think is so cooll what u do for these animals. Just be carful of the animals there very diffrently.
Rebecca K.
Posted by: Mrs. Steinbach at March 28, 2006 09:57 AM
Suggestions
*Only handle animals that you know don't have rabies.
*Or get as close as you need to,to get a picture.
*Wear gloves if handling animal.
Posted by: MRS. AGUILAR at March 28, 2006 10:37 AM
Learn more about the animals before approching them because they might have diseases that can be very dangerous.
Posted by: sbkidd at March 28, 2006 02:34 PM
We went online and did some research about rabies. We learned that animals only foam at the mouth in the final stages of rabies. Earlier symptoms that would be reasons for you to avoid contact with an animal would be: 1) strange or abnormal behavior; 2) lethargy; 3) aggressiveness; 4) may stagger; 5) may appear restless; 6) may change the tone of their barks or growls; 7) may appear to be choking; 8) wild animals sometimes lose their fear of humans and act friendly; 9) animals that usually are active at night may become active during the day; 10) passive animals sometimes become fierce and aggressive. (Main source of information was www.sonoma-county.org) We would like for you to pay attention to these symptoms and not touch any animal that have them. We also think it would be a good idea to wear heavy gloves when handling animals. Please be alert, stay safe, but still try to learn the most you can about animals and share what you learn with us.
Posted by: Linnea Gustafson at March 28, 2006 02:46 PM
You need to study more about the animals that you want to eat,touch and approch . They might have a diseas that might be able to get you very sick. You guys are smart enough to know this so you should try to listen to me.
Posted by: Mrs.Kidd at March 28, 2006 03:33 PM
YOU HAVE TO BE VERY CAREFUL OF ANIMALS. YOU MIGHT THINK THAT THEY ARE NICE AND CUDDELY, BUT THEY MIGHT HAVE RABIES SO ALL OF YOU SHOULD TAKE CARE.
Posted by: mrs.aguilar at March 30, 2006 12:17 PM
Use gloves when you handle them.
Posted by: Mr.Elder at April 5, 2006 10:39 AM
Ask the towns people about what animals have rabies. Handle only animals who won't bite you often. I'll keep you posted
Posted by: Miss Cegielski at April 11, 2006 12:35 PM
I think handling animals without complete information about them is not a good idea. I think you should build a shelter of wood to avoid Rabies.
Posted by: Ms.Lizzy at April 20, 2006 10:37 AM
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