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03/14/25 Public Health Education Topic: Rabies

Health Department

Per CDC:


Key points

  • Rabies is a viral disease that is deadly in people if medical care is not received before symptoms start.

  • Rabies is spread to humans and pets primarily through bites or scratches from an infected animal.

  • Rabies control measures in the United States have significantly reduced rabies as a public health threat.

  • Each year 60,000 Americans receive medical care following a potential rabies exposure.


Prevention:

The best way you can prevent rabies is by:

  • Making sure your pets are up-to-date on their rabies vaccines;

  • Keeping wildlife wild - stay away from wildlife for both human and animal safety;

  • Calling animal control to remove stray animals from your neighborhood.

  • Washing bites or scratches immediately with soap and water; and

  • Seeking medical care shortly after potential exposures.


To learn more visit: About Rabies | Rabies | CDC



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