Rabies
Rabies is a viral disease which almost always leads to death, unless treatment is provided soon after exposure. New York State frequently leads the nation in the number of rabid animals.
General Information about Rabies
- Rabies Fact Sheet
- Precautions Against Rabies
- Rabies Educational Publications
- Rabies Information for Children
- Animal Rabies Data and Statistics
Guidelines & Regulations
- Guidance Regarding Human Exposure to Rabies and Postexposure Prophylaxis Decisions (PDF, 46KB, 7pg.)
- Rabies Post Exposure Prophylaxis (RPEP)1 Algorithm (PDF, 316KB, 1 pg.)
- Revised Rabies Postexposure Prophylaxis Protocol - effective July 28, 2009
- Guidance Regarding 10-day Confinement of Animals for Rabies Observation (PDF, 32KB, 4pg.)
- Treatment for People Exposed to Rabies
- New York Rabies Laws and Regulations
- Animal Rabies Prevention and Control
- Rabies Laboratory Information
- Local Health Department Rabies Contacts
To learn more about other animal-related human health issues, visit the zoonoses main page.
