Vaccine shots and name tags are vital

My dog received the three-year rabies vaccine in Europe just before we moved to Beijing. Do I still need to vaccinate him while I am in Beijing, as I will only be here for the next two years?

China requires that all dogs receive an annual rabies vaccination and does not recognize the three-year rabies vaccines commonly used in Europe and North America. Rabies is the leading fatal infectious disease in China, causing more than 300 deaths every month. Dogs also transmit more than 95 percent of confirmed rabies infections in humans. So you can see why the annual rabies vaccination for pet cats, dogs and other small mammals is so important. Licensed dogs are entitled to a free annual rabies vaccination at a legally designated animal vaccination hospital (you can find a list of these on the ICVS website). To renew your dog's annual registration, owners must provide a copy of the official Beijing Animal Health and Immunity Certificate (vaccination red book), given to owners after the rabies vaccination. This vaccination certificate is required to renew your dog's registration license and to take pets out of China or to other Chinese cities.

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