Rabies - Human, Animal, And Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (Rpep)

01. Reporting Requirements. (3-17-22) a. Each case of rabies in animals or rabies post-exposure prophylaxis series initiation in a human must be reported to the Department or Health District within one (1) working day of identification. (7-1-26) b. Each suspected or confirmed case of rabies in animals will be investigated to determine if potential human or animal exposure has occurred and identify persons who may need to undergo rPEP. (3-17-22) c. Each reported rPEP series initiation must be investigated to determine if additional individuals require rPEP and identify the source of possible rabies exposure. (3-17-22) 02. Management of Exposure to Rabies. In the event that a human or animal case of rabies occurs, any designated representative of the Department, Health District, or Idaho State Department of Agriculture, will establish such isolation and quarantine of animals involved as deemed necessary to protect the public health.(7-1-26) a. The management of a rabies-susceptible animal that has bitten or otherwise potentially exposed a person to rabies must be as follows: (3-17-22) i. Any livestock that has bitten or otherwise potentially exposed a person to rabies will be referred to the Idaho State Department of Agriculture for management. (3-17-22) ii. Any healthy domestic dog, cat, or ferret, regardless of rabies vaccination status, must be under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian or other person designated by the Idaho State Department of Agriculture, Health District, or the Department. (7-1-26) iii. Any domestic dog, cat, or ferret that cannot be managed as described in this rule must be destroyed by a means other than shooting or other trauma to the head. The head must be submitted to an approved laboratory for rabies analysis. (7-1-26) iv. It is the animal owner's responsibility to follow instructions provided for the management of the animal. (3-17-22) v. Rabies susceptible animals other than domestic dogs, cats, or ferrets must be destroyed and the head submitted to an approved laboratory for rabies analysis, unless an exemption is given by the Department or Health District. (3-17-22) vi. No person will destroy, or allow to be destroyed, the head of a rabies-susceptible animal that has bitten or otherwise potentially exposed a person to rabies without authorization from the Department or Health District. (3-17-22) b. The management of a rabies-susceptible animal that has not bitten a person, but has been bitten, mouthed, mauled by, or closely confined in the same premises with a confirmed or suspected rabid animal must be as follows: (3-17-22) i. Any exposed livestock will be referred to the Idaho State Department of Agriculture for management. (3-17-22) ii. Any domestic dog, cat, or ferret that has never been vaccinated against rabies as recommended by the American Veterinary Medical Association, must be euthanized or appropriately vaccinated in accordance with guidance in the “Compendium of Animal Rabies Prevention and Control” and quarantined under the observation of a licensed veterinarian or a person designated by the Idaho State Department of Agriculture, Health District, or the Department. Quarantine of such an animal must be within an enclosure deemed adequate by a person designated by the Idaho State Department of Agriculture, Health District, or the Department. If signs suggestive of rabies develop, the managing veterinarian or other designee must immediately consult the Health District or Department to discuss IDAHO ADMINISTRATIVE CODE IDAPA 16.02.10 Department of Health and Welfare Idaho Reportable Diseases Section 660 Page 30 euthanasia or rabies testing. (7-1-26) iii. An animal considered currently vaccinated against rabies, or overdue for rabies vaccination but with documentation of at least one (1) prior rabies vaccination, should be revaccinated against rabies as soon as possible with an appropriate vaccine, kept under the owner’s control, and observed for illness for forty-five (45) days. If signs suggestive of rabies develop, the owner must immediately consult the Health District or Department to discuss euthanasia and rabies testing. These provisions apply only to animals for which an approved rabies vaccine is available. (7-1-26) iv. The owner of the animal is financially responsible for the cost of managing and testing of the animal. (7-1-26) c. Any rabies-susceptible animal other than domestic dogs, cats, ferrets, or livestock that are suspected of having rabies, or have been in close contact with an animal known to be rabid, must be euthanized, unless an exemption is granted by the Department or Health District. (7-1-26) d. Any rabies susceptible animal other than domestic dogs, cats, ferrets, or other livestock that are suspected of having rabies, or have been in close contact with an animal known to be rabid, must be euthanized and tested by an approved laboratory for rabies if a person has been bitten or has had direct contact with the animal that might result in the person becoming infected. (7-1-26) 611. – 659. (RESERVED)