Rabies Control Program
Purpose/Goals
- To assure that the public is protected from the spread of vectorborne diseases and
- To assure that rabies does not occur in humans, dogs, cats or ferrets within Eau Claire County
Program Description
- Provide consultation and information to the public on eliminating or controlling rodents, insects and other animals capable of causing or transmitting disease to humans.
- Investigate and enforce state city and county rules regarding insect, rodent and animal infestation problems of public health importance. Provide consultation and other resources to address vectorborne diseases.
- Partner with the Eau Claire City Police Department and County Humane Association to enforce city and county regulations on reported animal bites and pet quarantines. Follow-up is done for cases of animal bites to humans by requiring a 10-day quarantine of the animal or laboratory testing to rule out rabies infection.
- Advise the public and health care clinicians on appropriate measures to take when an individual is bitten by a domestic pet or a wild animal, and the appropriate preventive measures when following up on potential rabies cases.
Additional Information
Eau Claire County Bi-annual Public Rabies Clinic
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The Health Department Laboratory organizes bi-annual rabies vaccination clinics in cooperation with Eau Claire County Veterinarians.
- Vaccinations are required by law
- Clinics are held bi-annually on the even numbered years
- Clinics are held at:
- Eau Claire Memorial – Eau Claire, WI and
- Osseo-Augusta Veterinary Clinic – Augusta, WI.
- Community members and volunteers from the Eau Claire County Humane Association and the White Pine Animal Rehabilitation Center help fill syringes with vaccine, register animals, maintain sanitary conditions, assist patrons with their animals, and collect payments.
- Revenue from the vaccinations supports the costs associated with the clinic, and any extra revenue is donated to the previously mentioned organizations for their participation.
