Rabies

Page last updated on 11/04/24.

Different animals that can get rabies

What is it?

Rabies is a preventable viral disease that infects the central nervous system (spinal cord and brain). It is almost always fatal once symptoms develop. For more information, visit the County of San Diego Rabies webpage. 

Fact Sheet

Fact Sheet: English | Spanish

Infographic

Infographic: English | Spanish

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Prevent Rabies. Get your pets vaccinated: English | Spanish

  • Suggested Message: Vaccinate your pets to protect them from rabies. When you protect your pets, you also protect yourself from rabies germs.

 

 

 

 

Other Sources

County of San Diego

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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Contact the San Diego Immunization Unit via e-mail or call (866) 358-2966.

Contact the Epidemiology School Response Team via e-mail or call (619) 692-8636.