by: MARIA ROSARIO GRACIA M. GAMET, RN
      Health Education & Promotion Officer III

March is Rabies Awareness Month in accordance with R.A. 9482. In line with this, the Bataan General Hospital conducted a lecture discussion on the prevention, control and management of rabies among the OPD clients of the Bataan General Hospital last March 14, 2018. The activity aims to increase and strengthen the awareness of the public and to correct their misconceptions on rabies management and treatment. Ms. Maria Rosario Gracia Gamet, the Health Education & Promotion Officer, emphasized that washing of the affected area with soap and running water is important to decrease the risk of infection and immediate consultation at the Animal Bite Treatment Center (ABTC) should be done. She also reiterated the services being offered at the Bataan General Hospital ABTC as well as the clinic schedule which is every Monday to Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM while during weekends and holidays services are being offered at the Emergency Room Department.