Animal Bites And Rabies

Animal Bite Reporting

Anyone with knowledge of humans being bitten by potentially rabid animals (e.g., physicians, veterinarians, animal control personnel, law enforcement officials, or animal owners) is required to report such incidents to NCPHD within one working day.

Any confirmed case of rabies in animals and any suspected or confirmed case of human rabies must be reported immediately (day or night) to NCPHD, or—if NCPHD staff cannot be contacted—to OHA.

Please complete the Animal Bite Report Form and fax it to 541-506-2601.

Animal Bite Report Form

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Rabies

In Oregon, Washington, and Idaho, bats are the only reservoir species for rabies. Other animals- notably bat predators such as foxes or cats- are only rarely infected as “spillover” from rabid bat populations. Oregon Health Authority keeps records of rabid animals that were found in Oregon.

This video from the Global Alliance for Rabies Control explores the relationship between bats and rabies, how to protect yourself from exposure to rabies, and what to do if you think you’ve been exposed. There is more information about bats and rabies on the Oregon Health Authority website.

If you are worried about rabies in Wasco on Sherman counties, you can call our office at 541-506-2600. We are available Monday thru Friday from 8:30a.m.- 12:00p.m. and  1:00p.m.-5:00p.m. After hours you may contact the on call nurse via dispatch at 541-296-5454.