Rabies Educational Outreach

 

Rabies is a deadly viral disease that is transmitted to humans from the bite of infected animals.  In Los Angeles County, bats are the number one source of rabies.  It is very important to know how to protect yourself, your family and your pets from rabies. 

 

Below are educational outreach messages that we encourage you to share on social media, with your own family, or in your workplace to help protect as many people and pets as possible. 

 

Remember that the following rabies-related incidents are reportable to the Department of Public Health:

• Animal bites to humans (except those from squirrels, rabbits, rodents, birds, and reptiles) 

• Domestic pet versus wild mammal incidents (for example, dog vs coyote, cat vs skunk, dog vs opossum)

• Bat exposures to humans or pets (for example - finding a bat inside your house, or a sick bat on your property

Reporting forms are found here and can be emailed to vet@ph.lacounty.gov or faxed to 213-481-2375.

 

For rabies consultations or questions about rabies - speak to one of our veterinarians, Monday to Friday     8am-5pm, at 213-288-7060 or email vet@ph.lacounty.gov.

 

                                   

WHAT TO DO IF YOU FIND A BAT - (English and Spanish double-sided infographic, printable version)

 

         

         What To Do If You Find A Bat                     Color Printable                              Black/White Printable

 

         

Que Hacer Si Encuentra Un Murciélago               Color Imprimible                  Imprimible en blanco y negro

 

                                               

      How to Protect Your Family From Rabies                            How To Protect Your Family Against Rabies        

 

                                

                  

 
                                         
      
                         
                                                         
                                       
                         

                        

 

Additional Resources

 

Don't Let the Dogs Bite: How to be Safe Around Dogs - Coloring & Activity Book - English   Spanish - California Department of Public Health

 

Body Language of Feline Anxiety - Dr. Sophia Yin

Body Language of Fear and Anxiety in Dogs - Dr. Sophia Yin

How to Greet (and How Not to Greet) a Dog - Dr. Sophia Yin

How Kids Should (and Should Not) Interact with Dogs - Dr. Sophia Yin

Bite Levels in Dogs - Dr. Sophia Yin

Dog Park Etiquette - Dr. Sophia Yin

 

Last updated: March 25, 2021