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Rabies Prevention and Control

The Compendium of Animal Rabies Prevention and Control has been published by the NASPHV since 1975 and provides standardized recommendations for public health officials, veterinarians, animal control officers, law enforcement, physicians, and policymakers concerned with the prevention and control of rabies and minimizing health risks associated with animal rabies exposure across the United States.

Current Compendium

2016
 

Compendium of Animal Rabies Prevention and Control

Note: this Compendium is currently being revised by the Rabies Compendium Committee.

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Additional Resources

2016
 

Rabies Compendium Cover Memorandum

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2016
 

Rabies Serologic Monitoring Protocol

Suggested serologic monitoring protocol for exposed animals with expired vaccinations.

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2016
 

Rabies Vaccination Certificate

Suggested template for documenting the administration of animal rabies vaccinations.

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