Report All Cases Involving Animal Bites to DPH

If you provide care for a patient who has been bitten by an animal - whether the animal involved is a pet, stray, farm animal, exotic pet or wild animal - you are required to report the name, age, gender, weight, address and telephone number of the person bitten to DPH no later than the end of the next working day.

This is the DPH Guide for Rabies Risk Assessment and Postexposure Prophylaxis (PEP)

Whether you treat humans or animals, feel free to contact us for guidance, help and information.

Rabies Exposure Information

• Guide to Managing Exposures
• Reporting Possible Exposures
• DHEC Available for Consultation on Rabies