Hey Students! 🎓
Learn about rabies in a fun, easy way! This page is just for you - with games, stories, and cool facts to help you stay safe around animals.
Did You Know? 🤔
Cool facts about rabies that every student should know!
More than 40% of people who die from rabies are under 15 years old
But kids can help prevent rabies by learning not to play with wild animals!
Source: WHO
You cannot get rabies from petting a dog or cat
Rabies spreads through bites and saliva, not just touch!
Source: CDC
Bats are the leading cause of rabies deaths in the U.S.
So if you see a bat, tell an adult right away!
Source: CDC
Rabies is 100% preventable with early treatment
That's why it's so important to get help right away if bitten!
Source: WHO
Test Your Knowledge! 🧠
Take our fun quiz to see how much you know about rabies safety!
True or False: You can get rabies from petting a dog?
School Safety Rules 🏫
Important rules to keep you and your friends safe at school!
If you see an animal on the playground or a bat in your school, do not touch it!
Immediately tell a teacher or adult
Never handle unfamiliar animals – even cute ones
Always let an adult know if you find a bat or get bitten
Keep your distance from wild animals
Look, but don't touch! Wild animals can carry rabies even if they look fine
If you find a baby animal that seems lost
Leave it alone and tell an adult - the parent is probably nearby
What Would You Do? 🤔
Read these stories and learn the right way to handle animal encounters!
Emily finds a baby raccoon
Emily finds a baby raccoon in her backyard. It looks cute and friendly.
What should Emily do?
✅ Right Answer: Leave it alone and tell an adult! Wild animals can carry rabies even if they look fine. An adult will know whom to call for help.
❌ Wrong: Try to pet it or take it home
Jake sees a bat in his room
Jake wakes up and sees a bat flying around his bedroom.
What should Jake do?
✅ Right Answer: Tell his parents immediately! Even if he doesn't see a bite, bats can have very small teeth that are hard to notice.
❌ Wrong: Try to catch it or ignore it
Sarah's friend wants to pet a stray dog
Sarah and her friend see a cute stray dog on the way to school.
What should Sarah do?
✅ Right Answer: Tell her friend not to pet it and keep walking. Stray animals might not be vaccinated and could carry diseases.
❌ Wrong: Let her friend pet it because it looks friendly
For Teachers & Parents 👨🏫👩🏫
Resources to help teach students about rabies safety
Educational Resources
- • CDC Kids and Rabies page - Fun activities and games
- • WHO educational materials - Posters and fact sheets
- • State health department resources - Local information
- • Coloring books and activity sheets - Downloadable materials
Classroom Tips
- • Discuss rabies during science class - Make it part of health education
- • Use this page as a teaching tool - Interactive and engaging
- • Practice “what would you do” scenarios - Role-playing activities
- • Encourage questions - Create a safe space for discussion
Remember: You Can Help Prevent Rabies! 🌟
By learning about rabies and sharing what you know with friends and family, you're helping keep everyone safe. You're a rabies prevention hero!