About SafeRabies
Rabies exposure guidance based on CDC and WHO recommendations
What Is SafeRabies?
SafeRabies is an independent public health information site that helps people act quickly after a possible rabies exposure. Our content is written by the SafeRabies team and sourced from current CDC and WHO rabies guidance. We are not a medical provider and do not offer medical advice.
SafeRabies is reader-supported. We display advertising and may earn commissions from affiliate links, which fund the site's operation. We are not affiliated with any pharmaceutical company, hospital, or government agency, and no advertiser or affiliate partner has any influence over our content or recommendations.
Who Writes Our Content?
SafeRabies
Publisher
Content is published by SafeRabies, which researches and synthesizes guidance from the sources listed below. All pages are written in plain language for the general public.
How We Check Our Content
Written from current CDC and WHO rabies guidance
Every clinical page on this site is written and checked against current CDC and WHO rabies guidance, and each page shows its own last-updated date. SafeRabies employs no clinical staff and does not provide medical advice — our role is to make official guidance easy to find and act on, and to point you to a qualified clinician.
Our Sources
All medical and safety content is based on the following source hierarchy, listed in order of priority:
- World Health Organization (WHO) rabies guidance
- CDC rabies prevention and control guidelines
- State and local public health department regulations
- Peer-reviewed medical literature
When sources conflict, we follow WHO guidance first, then CDC guidance, then regional regulations. Original research or anecdotal evidence is never used as a sole source.
Who Is This Site For?
- Anyone who has been bitten or scratched by an animal and needs to understand what to do next
- Parents, caregivers, and teachers looking for clear rabies prevention information
- Travelers to areas where rabies is common who want to plan ahead
- Pet owners seeking vaccination schedules and state-by-state legal requirements
- Community health workers and first responders looking for a quick reference
What This Site Is Not
- Not a substitute for emergency medical care — if you may have been exposed to rabies, seek medical help immediately
- Not a diagnostic tool — we do not diagnose rabies or any medical condition
- Not affiliated with any government agency, hospital, or pharmaceutical company
- Not a clinic locator guarantee — always confirm clinic details with the provider directly
Contact & Policies
- Editorial inquiries: editorial@saferabies.com
- General contact: contact@saferabies.com
- Privacy questions: privacy@saferabies.com
Medical Disclaimer
SafeRabies summarizes public health guidance from the CDC and WHO. It is not medical advice and does not replace urgent care. If you may have been exposed to rabies, contact a healthcare provider or your local health department promptly.