Rabies Education Center
Learn how to prevent rabies, what to do after an animal bite, and when to seek immediate medical treatment.
🦠 What is Rabies?
Rabies is a deadly viral disease that affects the brain and nervous system. It is transmitted through the saliva of infected animals.
🐶 How is Rabies Spread?
- Dog Bites
- Cat Bites
- Scratches
- Saliva on wounds
🚨 Immediate First Aid
Wash the wound with soap and running water for at least 15 minutes and seek medical attention immediately.
WHO / DOH Exposure Categories
Category I
Touching animals, feeding animals, licking on intact skin.
No Vaccine NeededCategory II
Minor scratches without bleeding.
Vaccine NeededCategory III
Bite wounds, bleeding scratches, saliva on broken skin.
ERIG + Vaccine