Pustaka Ilmiah Universitas Padjadjaran

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Risk Communication Related to Dangerous Information of Rabies In Indonesia

Dogs are the main rabies transmitters in Indonesia. Rabies cases in Indonesia are increasing by 2015, especially in Sumatera. Rabies disaster, it called Kejadian Luar Biasa (extraordinary disaster). Knowledge of the risk of rabies it causes. This research uses qualitative method. The method by comparing the existing literature and is expected to make updates on risk communication, especially related to rabies.The results of this study indicate that the presence of risk communication related to information of rabies is expected to reduce the high cases of rabies, other that can raise awareness to the public about the importance of keeping pets, especially dogs. This research is also able to provide understanding and learning for the related parties, such as: coordination ministry of community and cultural development empowerment, health service as well as livestock and animal health service. This comprehensive rabies information can be disseminated through social media or directly by socialization. Coupled with the current era of globalization where any information can be spread easily and quickly only by using mobile phones, rabies-related information is expected to quickly spread evenly to the public.