Editorial Standards
Where SafeRabies content comes from and how we keep it accurate
Overview
SafeRabies publishes information about rabies exposure response, prevention, and treatment options, written from the current guidance of primary public health sources — chiefly the CDC and the WHO. This page explains how content is written and checked, what sources it is based on, and how to report an error.
SafeRabies is not a medical provider and does not provide clinical care. Selected content may be reviewed by qualified external medical reviewers. Medical review improves educational accuracy and wording but does not replace evaluation by a licensed healthcare professional.
Medical review process
SafeRabies medical and rabies-exposure education pages are written for public education and checked against official public-health sources such as CDC, WHO, and state or local health departments where relevant.
Doctor profiles require verified credentials and confirmed publication permission. Profile publication, credential verification and approval of a specific final article revision are separate steps. Completed reviews are identified on the relevant articles; pages without a current approval must not be treated as medically approved. Before claiming a review, we require publication permission, appropriate credential verification, an agreed scope, a dated approval record and the exact content revision. Medical accuracy, public-health wording, veterinary review and legal review are separate scopes; none automatically establishes another.
SafeRabies does not provide diagnosis, prescribe PEP or HRIG, verify vaccine or HRIG availability, or replace care from licensed healthcare professionals. Review dates are shown only for documented approvals of the relevant revision. A content edit invalidates approval until the changed version is checked again. Corrections are checked against official or credible sources and the page date is updated when supported. Advertising and affiliate decisions are independent of editorial decisions. Users can report possible corrections through the contact page.
Medical reviewer profiles
Reviewer profiles are available only after credentials have been verified and publication permission is confirmed. Profile inclusion does not mean that an article has been medically reviewed.
Where Our Content Comes From
Content is written and maintained by Faisal Mumtaz (Writer and maintainer) and published by SafeRabies (Publisher). The writer is not a doctor or veterinarian and has no medical training. Written from current CDC and WHO rabies guidance. We use the following source categories according to the policy below:
- World Health Organization (WHO) rabies guidance
- CDC rabies prevention and control guidelines
- Applicable statutes, regulations, binding orders and public-health agency guidance
- Peer-reviewed medical literature
We select sources by jurisdiction, topic, currency and applicability to the population and setting. We check publication or update dates, effective dates for legal requirements, and whether a source has been superseded. The source list is not a universal ranking.
For legal requirements, we cite applicable primary legal authorities: statutes, regulations and binding orders in the relevant jurisdiction. Agency explanations provide context but do not replace the governing legal text. WHO or CDC guidance does not override binding local law.
For US clinical information, we use applicable CDC guidance and ACIP recommendations, with relevant state or local public-health guidance. For international or other clinical contexts, we use WHO guidance alongside applicable national guidance, identifying differences in populations, settings and available interventions rather than treating the recommendations as interchangeable.
If a material difference remains unresolved, we describe the uncertainty and withhold a definitive recommendation pending review by an appropriately qualified clinician or public-health professional, veterinarian, or legal professional for the topic. We record the sources and scope of the disagreement. This review requirement is not a claim that review has occurred; completed review is identified only with documented approval of the relevant revision.
How Often Content Is Checked
- Before publication. Each draft is checked against official sources. Pages marked “medically reviewed” also undergo external review by the listed medical reviewer after final corrections are applied.
- When guidance changes. Published pages are re-checked when relevant guidance from WHO, CDC, or other primary sources changes.
- When errors are reported. Reader reports are checked against the primary sources and corrections are made where warranted.
Where a page shows a “Last updated” date, it is the date that specific page was last checked against its sources. We do not apply a sitewide date to every page.
Report an Error
If you believe any content on SafeRabies contains an error or is out of date, please contact us at editorial@saferabies.com. We take accuracy seriously and will check your report against the primary sources. When a correction is made, we update the page content and its “Last updated” date.
Scope & Limitations
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.
- This site does not diagnose rabies or any medical condition
- Exposure checklists organize general information; they are not a clinical diagnosis
- State law summaries are for general reference and may not reflect the most recent legislative changes
Medical review and advertising
Medical review is an editorial safeguard for health information. It is not a universal AdSense eligibility requirement and does not guarantee advertising approval. See Google’s AdSense eligibility requirements.