Animal Bites and Rabies

Facts About Animal Bites and Rabies in Elkhart County

• The local Health Department is responsible for reporting animal bites to the Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH).
• Partnering with ISDH, the county health department works to control rabies in our community.
• There has been NO rabies in domestic dogs or cats for many years.
• Bats are a concern at the local level.
• For more information regarding rabies, visit the ISDH Rabies Education or CDC Rabies webpages.
• Elkhart County Health Department does NOT carry rabies vaccine.

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