Rabies vaccination requests rise in Minsk after contact with wild animals

In July and August, residents of Minsk have increasingly sought medical help after encounters with hedgehogs, squirrels, and bats. Specialists warn against petting, feeding, or picking up wild animals. Rabies can be transmitted through bites, scratches, or saliva contact with mucous membranes. Anyone who has had contact with a wild animal should seek medical help as soon as possible.