Rabies Resources

If you or someone you know has been exposed/bitten by a wild or domestic animal, call Henrico Police Animal Protection Unit at (804) 501-5000 or in emergency situations call 911.

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Virginia Department of Health

Rabies Factsheet

Rabies & Animal Bites Brochure (English)
For questions about rabies, animal bites, and what you should know and do if you are bitten.

Rabies & Animal Bites Brochure (Spanish)
For questions about rabies, animal bites, and what you should know and do if you are bitten.

Rabies Evaluation Guidance Form - This flowsheet provides a step-by-step evaluation process for medical providers to consider for patients bitten by animals.

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Centers for Disease Control (CDC)

Rabies Information
Answers questions about most any aspect of rabies, including a link designed especially for kids.

FAQ about Rabies

Rabies Information for Medical Professionals

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Other Resources

American Veterinary Medical Association's Recommendations

National Institute of Health's Medline Plus
Causes, symptoms, signs, treatment, and ways to prevent rabies

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Injured or Orphaned Wildlife

If a wild animal has been injured or truly orphaned, do not take matters into your own hands. For information on what to do with injured and/or orphaned wildlife go to http://www.dgif.state.va.us/wildlife/injured/

You may locate a licensed wildlife rehabilitator by calling the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (VDGIF) dispatch at 804-367-1258 (24 hours, 7 days a week). You will also find a list of wildlife rehabilitators on the VDGIF Web site:
http://www.dgif.state.va.us/wildlife/injured/rehabilitators.asp

DGIF Office Locations and Hours:
http://www.dgif.state.va.us/about/offices.asp

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