Vets urge horse vaccinations to protect humans from deadly Hendra

Key points:Vets say vaccination is very effective at protecting horses and humansA horse was found to be unwell at aBiosecurity Queensland has confirmed the horse wasn't vaccinated for the virus.

Officers said in a statement the infected horse hadn't moved from the property in several years and other animals had been vaccinated.It's been five years since the last Hendra virus case in Queensland, which was in a horse on the Gold Coast.Bruce Howlett Jr says owners should get their horses vaccinated against Hendra virus.

"Especially on the coast, any sick horse on the coast that's unvaccinated could well be a Hendra case," he said. "And it's a real concern a lot of horses have little kids around them and also my veterinary and support team, it's your worst nightmare that any of your team is exposed to Hendra." There have been multiple cases of Hendra throughout Queensland and parts of New South Wales since the virus was first detected in 1994 in Mackay and Brisbane.Mackay vet Bruce Howlett says the discovery of Hendra in the region is concerning.

Animal vaccines get even less safety testing than human ones. If that doesn’t scare you away from them it damn well should.

Hendra vaxxines can also cause damage.

Certainly not to be ignored the last thing that the horse an racing industry need plus the fact humans can be infected is a very worrying point !!!🧐🤵🏾‍♂️🇦🇺🤵🏾‍♂️🧐

Not this again.

Since 1994, Hendra virus has been the cause of death in over 100 horses. transmission to humans is rare. A simple google search shows us the facts. ABC the leader in misinformation and propaganda.

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