Level A1 – BeginnerCEFR A1
2 min
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- Rabies is a serious health problem in Tanzania.
- A dog bit a seven-year-old boy in Mmongo.
- He got injections at Sokoine Hospital in Lindi town.
- Many people cannot pay for the full vaccine series.
- The full series costs around US$100 and is expensive.
- Teams vaccinate dogs in Lindi, Serengeti and Pemba.
- On Pemba rabies stopped after mass dog vaccination.
- Remote villages are far and they lack electricity.
- Villagers use Zeepot clay coolers to keep vaccines cold.
Difficult words
- rabies — A dangerous disease affecting dogs and people.
- stop — To end or prevent something from happening.
- hurt — To cause pain or injury.
- dog — A common pet, often a friend to people.dogs
- vaccination — A shot to protect from disease.
- lives — The state of being alive.
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Discussion questions
- Why do you think rabies is a serious disease?
- How can we help stop rabies?
- What can children do to be safe around dogs?
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