Prevention of Rabies

Control of rabies in animals and avoiding contact with possibly rabid animals are the best methods to prevent getting rabies.

• Make sure your pets and other domesticated animals, including dogs, cats, ferrets, sheep, cattle, and horses, regularly get animal rabies shots.
• Keep your dog on a leash when it's outside of the yard and do not chain it inside the yard.
• Avoid contact with wild or unfamiliar animals, and don't touch them even when they are dead.
• Seal basement, porch, and attic openings and cap chimneys to prevent animals from entering your home.
• Report strays or animals acting strangely or sick to your local animal control authorities.

Medications used to prevent Rabies:

You must always seek professional medical advice about any treatment or change in treatment plans. Some of the different medications in the prevention of Rabies include: 

Rabies Virus Vaccine, Imovax Rabies, RabAvert