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 the incident to NCPHD within one working day.
Any suspected or confirmed case of human rabies and any confirmed case of animal 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 below and fax it to 541-506-2601.
About 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 or Sherman counties, you can call our office at 541-506-2600. We are available Monday thru Friday from 8:30a.m to 5:00p.m. After hours, you can call 541-296-5454 and we will call you back within 2 hours.