Determining the post-elimination level of vaccination needed to prevent re-establishment of dog rabies

ConclusionsWithout strong surveillance systems, rabies-free countries are vulnerable to becoming endemic when incursions happen. To prevent this, it may be necessary to vaccinate at least 38% to 56% of the susceptible dog population depending on the risk of reintroduction and transmission dynamics.
Source: PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases - Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Source Type: research