Rabies

•  Human Rabies Prevention, 2008- Recommendations of the ACIP
• Use of a Reduced (4-Dose) Vaccine Schedule for Post-Exposure Prophylaxis to Prevent Human Rabies (MMWR, March 19, 2010/59(02); 1-9)

• Determining the Need for Rabies Post-Exposure Prophylaxis Following a Dog or Cat Bite in Colorado

•  CDC Rabies Information for Doctors 

Resources for Schools and Childcare

• Bats at Schools  

Resources for Public Health, Animal Control, Veterinarians, and Wildlife Professionals

• Colorado Rabies Resource Guide  

• Guidelines for the Handling and Submission of Skunks
• Management of Domestic Dogs, Cats, and Ferrets Involved in Human Bites
• Algorithm for Managing Cat, Dog, and Ferret Bites in Colorado  
• Management of Domestic Pets Exposed to Wildlife   
• Algorithm for Rabies Management of Domestic Pets Exposed to Wildlife   
• Hybrid-Wolf Bite Management Algorithm  
• Recommendations For Hybrid Wolves Regarding Vaccination, Bite Follow-Up and Exposure to Rabies     
• Compendium of Animal Rabies Prevention and Control

Rabies Vaccination Exemption for Animals

On January 19, 2010, the Executive Director of Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment adopted the proposed revisions to STATE OF COLORADO RULES AND REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO EPIDEMIC AND COMMUNICABLE DISEASE CONTROL, 6 CCR 1009-1, Section 8. Reporting of Diseases Among Animals AND WAIVER PROCESS FOR RABIES INOCULATION. The revised rule will be published in the Colorado Register/Code of Colorado Regulations on February 10, 2010, and will be in effect starting on March 2, 2010.

Rabies Exemption/Waiver Form

Rabies Exemption/Waiver Form

Colorado Revised Statute 25-4-607

Revised STATE OF COLORADO RULES AND REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO EPIDEMIC AND COMMUNICABLE DISEASE CONTROL, 6 CCR 1009-1, Section 8    

Rabies testing of animals is available in Colorado through the following labs: