Rabies

Report a case in humans immediately.

• Reportable conditions

World Rabies Day 2023

September 28th, 2023 is World Rabies Day.

• The CDC's World Rabies Day page
• The WHO's World Rabies Day page

Algorithms

• Rabies risk assessment following a dog or cat bite.
• Rabies risk assessment following a wild animal bite.
• Colorado Prospective Serologic Monitoring Protocol.

Resources

• How to administer rabies PEP
• ACIP recommendations on post-exposure prophylaxis
• More information for doctors from CDC
• Colorado Revised Statute 25-4-607: Rabies Control

Public

• Learn about rabies
• Rabies in Colorado

​​​Public health and health care professionals

Report a case | Post-exposure prophylaxis | Information for health care providers

Animal control and wildlife professionals

Investigation forms | Animal testing guidelines | Resources

Veterinarians

Animal Testing Guidance and Management of Domestic Animals Exposed to Wildlife.

Data

Rabid animals by county and species | Monitoring maps