There are times when an animal involved in an exposure (e.g. bite or scratch) cannot be observed for 10-14 days. When this happens, we conduct an assessment and provide recommendations. Rabies post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) is a combination of rabies immune globulin (RIG) and rabies vaccine that is given to a person to prevent rabies from developing. The PEP is given to a person who has been potentially exposed to the rabies virus through a bite or a scratch from an infected animal. Health care providers do not carry PEP but the health unit will provide it free to them upon request.
Rabies vaccine fact sheet (RabAvert®, Imovax Rabies®)
The health unit DOES NOT provide pre-exposure prophylaxis. A prescription is needed from a health care provider that is filled at a pharmacy.
For more information, please call Health Connection at 705-721-7520 or 1-877-721-7520 and ask to speak with a public health inspector.