Pet Vaccination Reminder
Save one pet reminder in this browser using the due date supplied by your veterinarian. Optional calendar export; no automatic notifications or human PEP schedules.
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Practical rabies checklists and tools
Organize exposure details, review first-aid steps, and plan vaccine schedules without an automated diagnosis.
Wash promptly and seek professional guidance.
Trusted CDC + WHO references.
No automated treatment decision.
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Featured toolsUS Rabies Risk Map
Explore CDC wildlife reservoir patterns and official regional context.
View MapExposure Checklist
Organize details to discuss with a professional.
Open ChecklistProvider Quote Calculator
Total entered provider quotes for vaccine, prescribed HRIG and other fees. It does not predict insurance payments or guarantee your final bill.
Add Your QuotesWildlife Rabies Lookup
Compare U.S. species surveillance, reservoir context and authoritative sources. No personal treatment decision.
Look Up an AnimalFind a facility to contact
Search source-backed U.S. facility contacts. Call before traveling to confirm services and availability.
Open Clinic FinderView More Tools
Printable Checklists
Download clinic-ready and home emergency checklists.
Open PrintablesInteractive Infographic
Explore key prevention and treatment steps visually.
View InfographicSymptoms Guide
Review early warning signs and when to seek care.
Read SymptomsPrevention Guide
Learn practical daily rabies prevention actions.
Read PreventionExposure Checklist
Organize exposure details for professional or public-health assessment. A professional decides whether PEP is indicated.
Open ChecklistPet Vaccination Reminder
Save one pet reminder in this browser using the due date supplied by your veterinarian. Optional calendar export; no automatic notifications or human PEP schedules.
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Trusted Medical Information
- WHO and CDC guideline references.
- Educational information for preparing questions.
- Professional assessment remains essential after a possible exposure.
Reviewed against current CDC and WHO rabies guidance.
Medical disclaimer: This page is educational and does not replace diagnosis or emergency care by a licensed clinician.
Which tool should I use first?
Every rabies decision starts with one question: did a bite, scratch, or saliva contact actually happen? If yes, prioritize wound care and a clinician evaluation over anything on a screen. The tools below exist for the cases in between — when something happened but you are not sure whether it counts as an exposure, or when you are planning ahead.
Just had a possible exposure (last few hours)
Open the Emergency Guide first. It walks through the immediate steps — wash and flush the wound with soap and running water for about 15 minutes when possible, document the animal and circumstances, and contact a healthcare professional or public-health department for the PEP decision. Use the exposure checklist after wound care, not before, and never use it as a substitute for in-person clinical evaluation.
Not sure if what happened counts as an exposure
Use the Exposure Checklist. It records the species, contact type, animal status, geography, timing, and wound care so you can discuss those facts with a professional. It gives no score, diagnosis, or treatment recommendation; a clinician or public-health authority must assess the complete situation.
Have a pet vaccination due date from your veterinarian
Use the Pet Vaccination Reminder to save a reminder using the due date recorded by your veterinarian. This pet tool does not calculate human PrEP or PEP dates. For human care, follow the written professional plan and discuss treatment changes or delays with the treating team.
Planning travel, fieldwork, or moving to a new region
Open the Risk Map to explore US wildlife reservoir patterns from CDC. Read its source dates and regional explanations, then discuss travel or occupational exposure plans with a professional. Geography alone cannot determine whether vaccination is needed.
Frequently asked questions about these tools
How fast should I act after a bite?
Immediately. Wash and flush the wound with soap and running water for about 15 minutes when possible while you arrange transport to an emergency room, urgent-care clinic, or your public-health department. A professional should assess the exposure and determine whether PEP is indicated, even if time has already passed.
Do these tools replace a doctor?
No. They are educational, based on CDC and WHO references, and meant to help you think clearly and ask the right questions. They do not diagnose, prescribe, or replace in-person clinical evaluation. The PEP decision is always made by a licensed clinician with the full circumstances in front of them.
How long does the exposure checklist take?
The six-question checklist usually takes about one minute. It organizes what happened into a private discussion summary; it does not calculate risk or give a first-line recommendation.
Why do you ask about the animal’s vaccination status?
For owned dogs, cats, and ferrets, professionals may consider vaccination history together with a 10-day observation period. Observation results are among the factors a healthcare professional or public-health authority uses to determine whether PEP is indicated. Seek prompt medical or public-health assessment after a possible exposure, including from a vaccinated pet. Do not wait for observation or testing to finish, or change PEP on your own.
Is the data on the Risk Map up to date?
The map displays a static CDC graphic of US wildlife rabies reservoir territories, including Puerto Rico. It has no WHO country-level layer or automatic updates. See the map page for source dates and limitations, and consult official health department resources for local information. The map does not assess an individual exposure.
Do you store anything I enter into these tools?
Exposure-checklist answers stay in your browser and are not sent to our servers or analytics providers. The Risk Map contains public data and asks no personal exposure questions. The Pet Vaccination Reminder stores one pet reminder in your browser’s local storage so they persist between visits on the same device. See our privacy policy for full details.