Rabies Activity
Learn more about Rabies Activity in Washington State here.
Prevention
There are several things you and your family can do to reduce your risk of rabies exposure.
- Do not handle wild animals, especially bats.
- Teach your children to never touch or handle bats, even dead ones. Have your children tell an adult if they find a bat at home, at school, or with a pet.
- If you see a wild animal, leave it alone.
- Do not keep wild animals as pets.
- Keep bats out of your living space.
- Pets can get rabies if bitten by a rabid animal. Protect them and yourself by getting them vaccinated routinely. Dogs, cats, and ferrets are now required to be vaccinated in Washington. Consult your veterinarian for vaccine recommendations.