Harris County Public Health & Environmental Services (HCPHES) is proud to recognize the first World Rabies Day, September 8, 2007.  The mission of World Rabies Day is to raise awareness about the impact of human and animal rabies, how easy it is to prevent, and how to eliminate the main global sources.  Rabies in humans is preventable and can be eliminated through ensuring adequate animal vaccination and control, educating those at risk, and enhancing access of those bitten to prompt appropriate medical care.
 

	Learn More About World Rabies Day
	World Rabies Day - PowerPoint (English) (Spanish)
	World Rabies Day Poster
	CDC Recognizes World Rabies Day
	World Rabies Day Information
	Teaching Resources
	Are you a teacher of a primary or secondary school?  If so, HCPHES invites you and your students to use the following educational materials.
	Learning to Make Rabies History Curriculum (PowerPoint) (PDF)
	Notes Pages for Teachers (PDF)
	Rabies Web Page for Kids - CDC
	Veterinary Toolkit
	This toolkit is aimed at assisting veterinarians (United States) in promoting World Rabies Day and discussing the importance of rabies prevention with their clients.
	Message Points for Veterinarians to Use With Their Clients
	How Veterinarians Can Partner in World Rabies Day
	What You Should Know About Rabies (Brochure from AVMA)
	Bat Removal
	Bat Conservation International (Video)
	Bat Removal Kit Instructions (English & Spanish)
	Bat Removal Kit & Demonstration (PowerPoint)
	Harris County Public Health & Environmental Services (HCPHES)
	HCPHES Veterinary Public Health Division Website
	HCPHES World Rabies Day Events
	Harris County Area Animal Control Agencies
	HCPHES Rabies Information
	Information For Healthcare Providers
	Animal Bites: Information for Health Care Providers
	Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) Guide
	Harris County Medical Society Newsletter Article