Vaccine Tracker
Save a pet reminder using your veterinarian’s recorded due date.
Open TrackerCDC-Based Guidance
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 toolsRegional Overview
Review published geographic rabies context.
View OverviewExposure Checklist
Organize details to discuss with a professional.
Open ChecklistVaccination Reminder
Save and export a veterinarian-recorded pet due date.
Set RemindersView 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 Calculator
Run a quick risk flow with immediate next steps.
Start CalculatorVaccine Schedule Planner
Plan upcoming shots and keep records organized.
Plan ScheduleMore Resources
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 Vaccine Tracker 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 see WHO rabies-risk categories and US state-level wildlife rabies vectors. The map is most useful for travelers deciding whether to get pre-exposure prophylaxis, outdoor workers planning bat or carnivore exposure, and pet owners moving across jurisdictions with different vaccination laws.
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 uses WHO country-level risk categories and CDC wildlife reservoir designations, both of which are revised infrequently. For active outbreak alerts in a specific US state or county, check your state or local health department website, which posts case-level updates.
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 Vaccine Tracker stores dose entries in your browser’s local storage so they persist between visits on the same device. See our privacy policy for full details.