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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
World Zoonoses Day is observed on
A
July 7
B
July 6
C
July 9
D
July 5
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -World Zoonosis Day is observed annually on July 6 to commemorate the first immunisation against a zoonotic illness. Indian Immunologicals Limited (IIL) on Wednesday organised a nationwide free vaccination camp against zoonotic diseases on account of World Zoonosis Day 2022.

Detailed explanation-2: -World Zoonoses Day 2022: Understanding zoonotic pathogens and how to control their spread.

Detailed explanation-3: -World Zoonoses Day is observed annually every July 6. This day aims to shed light on diseases that originate in animals that can be transmitted to humans. In a study by the C.D.C., 60% of all existing infectious diseases are zoonotic and at least 70% of emerging infectious diseases originate in animals.

Detailed explanation-4: -The World Zoonoses Day is celebrated to spread awareness on infectious diseases, which are collectively called as zoonotic diseases. It is celebrated in the honour of Louis Pasteur. He was a French biologist. He administered the first Rabies Vaccine to Joseph Meister on July 6, 1885.

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