Emily Chan
Furthermore, protecting pets from fleas can reduce the risk of transmission. Treat dogs and cats for fleas, store pet food in containers that rodents can’t reach, and refrain from letting pets wander in areas with rodents. During activities like hiking or camping, use flea repellant and other flea control products.
Since the late 1800s, plague vaccines have been used, but they do not seem to be very effective and also do not meet the standards for modern medicine.
Shots are only used rarely in a handful of countries for people who are exposed to plague through their jobs.
“A plague vaccine is no longer available in the United States,” said the CDC. “New plague vaccines are in development but are not expected to be commercially available in the immediate future.”
