Oral Rabies Vaccine Project

The Oral Rabies Vaccination Program is for the immunization of raccoons in the wild. The purpose of the program is to create a barrier to prevent raccoon rabies from spreading further west.

The ORV Program is a cooperative effort between the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Virginia Department of Health (VDH), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and other organizations.

2007†*

County	ORV Baits
Buchanan	72,678
Dickenson	31,407
Russell	75,727
Scott	76,524
Tazewell	21,482
Washington	24,924
Wise	16,569
Total	320,391

2006†*

County	ORV Baits
Bristol City	25
Buchanan	86,658
Dickenson	36,121
Russell	67,273
Scott	76,338
Tazewell	18,200
Washington	17,538
Wise	18,464
Total	320,617

†Data provided by the National Rabies Management Program,
 Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, United States Department of Agriculture
*Provisional Data

How to Protect Yourself and Your Family

• Do not feed, touch, or adopt wild animals, and be cautious of stray dogs and cats. Rabid animals do not always appear vicious!
• Teach children to leave wildlife alone. Be sure your child knows to tell you if an animal bites or scratches them
• Have your dogs, cats, and ferrets vaccinated against rabies. Keep the vaccinations up to date.
• Tightly close garbage cans. Open trash will attract wild or stray animals to your home or yard.
• Do not leave pet food outside because this may attract wild or stray animals to your home or yard.
• Call your doctor for advice if an animal bites you. Report the incident to your local health department.

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