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Mad dogs and Englishmen

Graham Smith | 12:23 UK time, Friday, 25 May 2012

Today's news about rabies made me wonder what happened in days gone by. I found this entry in for 24th October 1918:
Mr. R. McNEILL

asked the President of the Local Government Board if, in view of the danger arising from the existence of rabies in the country, he will issue information to the public as to what facilities there are for obtaining Pasteur treatment and as to the steps that should be taken by individuals who may be bitten by suspected dogs?

Mr. HAYES FISHER
A circular on the procedure to be adopted was sent to medical officers of health in Devonshire and Cornwall as soon as the Local Government Board were informed of the presence of rabies among dogs in these counties. It has now been revised, and a copy of the revised circular will be sent to the Press.

If you can think of more recent cases of rabies in Devon or Cornwall please let me know.

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