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.

Current Status of Rabies Vaccine and Immune Globulin Supply

The availability of rabies vaccine and immune globulin may vary throughout the year. The latest information is available here:

• Vaccine and Immune Globulin Availability - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

General Information about Rabies

• Rabies Fact Sheet
• Precautions Against Rabies
• Rabies Educational Publications
• Rabies Information for Children
• Animal Rabies Data and Statistics

Guidelines & Regulations

• ACIP recommendations about the revised Rabies Preexposure Prophylaxis Vaccination Schedule (CDC.gov)
• Guidance Regarding Human Exposure to Rabies and Postexposure Prophylaxis Decisions (PDF)
• Rabies Post Exposure Prophylaxis (RPEP)¹ Algorithm (PDF)
• Revised Rabies Postexposure Prophylaxis Protocol - effective July 28, 2009
• Guidance Regarding 10-day Confinement of Animals for Rabies Observation (PDF)
• 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.