Rabies Information

This information refers to Vermont Laws, if you live in another state, please check the laws in your area.

VERMONT RABIES LAWS — (WITH medical exemption) Vermont Department of Health Final Rules Vaccination of Domestic Pets, Wolf/Hybrids and Livestock Against Rabies

2.C.4.D. Rabies vaccination must be administered to domestic pets and wolf/hybrids prior to the age of 4 months unless in the judgment of the veterinarian the animal’s medical condition would prevent the development of adequate immunity to rabies.  Animals so exempted must be inoculated against rabies as soon as their medical condition permits.

List of Rabies Clinics 2012

Contact your local veterinarian, animal hospitals, animal control offices and shelters to find other clinics in your area. Sometimes vaccinations are also offered at Spay/Neuter clinics, be sure to ask when you are making your appointment.

Vermont Rabies Clinics

Up to Date info

Vermont Health Department Rabies Prevention Links

Hotlines

USDA’s Vermont Rabies Hotline: 1-800-472-2437 (1-800-4-Rabies) or 802-863-7240

March 15 – November 15: Seven days a week, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (except federal holidays)

November 15 – March 15: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (except federal holidays)

Vermont Department of Health: 1-800-640-4374 Answered Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (except state holidays)

Center for Disease Control information: http://www.cdc.gov/rabies/

Center for Disease Control information FOR KIDS:  http://www.cdc.gov/rabiesandkids/

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