Treatment for People Exposed to Rabies
To be effective, human rabies treatment must be provided soon after exposure to a rabid or suspect-rabid animal. In New York State, health care providers must consult with local health departments before starting human rabies treatment, except in those cases when prior notification would compromise the health of the patient. See below for national and state guidance about human rabies treatment.
- Human Rabies Prevention - United States, 2008: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (PDF, 548KB, 36pg.)
- CDC Vaccine Information Statements on Rabies
- Guidance Regarding Human Rabies Exposure and Treatment Decisions, New York State (PDF, 31KB, 7pg.)
- Rabies Treatment Algorithm, New York State (PDF, 175KB, 1pg.)
- Local Health Department Rabies Contacts (Available 24 hours a day)