The Sibu Member of Parliament Service Centre and Department of Veterinary Services will hold a rabies vaccination programme from 2pm to 5pm today.

Sibu MP Oscar Ling said the campaign will be held at Ting

Sing Kindergarten in Sungai Bidut, here.

He said the campaign is vital especially in this critical period.

According to him, the rabies situation in Sibu is very worrying and threatens the safety of the public, especially if a pack of dogs infected with the disease in residential areas.

He explained that animal a acks can threaten the lives of pedestrians, especially the elderly and children.

Ling called on those with pet dogs to keep their pets within their house compounds to prevent their dogs from chasing the public, causing accidents, or biting others.

“Those who have pets are strongly encouraged to come to the campaign for their dogs to be vaccinated.

“The vaccination campaign is free,” he added.