Rabies Information for Professionals
Rabies is a viral disease that affects the central nervous system of warm-blooded animals, including humans. Once symptoms appear, rabies is almost always fatal.
Rabies is Preventable: Here’s how you can protect your family and your pets
Every year the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit receives reports about animal bites and scratching incidents to people. In fact, in 2024, there were 1,064 cases reported to the health unit that involved both domestic and wild animals. The health unit follows up on all reported cases to ensure the person who was bit or scratched is not at risk of getting rabies.