Rabies Exposure Management

Public Health

Provided by Interior Health

A phone line available for advice and feedback regarding suspected rabies exposure.
If a client presents with a possible animal contact refer them to Public Health for a risk assessment:
  • During regular business hours (M-F 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM) refer the client to their local community health centre.
  • On weekends and evenings contact the MHO on call for a risk assessment at: 1-866-457-5648

Only the MHO can authorize the release rabies immunoglobulin and vaccine for post-exposure prophylaxis.

1-866-457-5648

Website: https://www.interiorhealth.ca/stories...

Service is available in English.

Cost: No cost

Advice Service

Provides advice in addition to other services.

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Availability

Service area: Interior Health Area + show cities

Service area cities: 100 Mile House, Alexis Creek, Anahim Lake, Armstrong, Ashcroft, Banff, Barriere, Blue River, Cache Creek, Calgary, Canmore, Castlegar, Cawston, Chase, Cherryville, Christina Lake, Clearwater, Clinton, Cranbrook, Crawford Bay, Creston, Edgewood, Elkford, Enderby, Fernie, Fruitvale, Golden, Grand Forks, Greenwood, Hanceville, Invermere, Kamloops, Kaslo, Kelowna, Keremeos, Kimberley, Lake Country, Lethbridge, Lillooet, Logan Lake, Lumby, Lytton, Merritt, Midway, Nakusp, Nelson, New Denver, Okanagan Falls, Okotoks, Oliver, Osoyoos, Oyama, Peachland, Penticton, Princeton, Revelstoke, Riske Creek, Rock Creek, Rossland, Salmo, Salmon Arm, Scotch Creek, Sicamous, Slocan, Sorrento, Sparwood, Spences Bridge, Summerland, Sun Peaks, Tatla Lake, Trail, Vernon, West Kelowna, Williams Lake, and Winlaw

Service Types Provided
Ways to Access
  • After Hours Services
  • Provided by phone

The listing of this service in Pathways is not a recommendation or endorsement by Pathways.

Pathways does not provide medical advice. If you have an emergency please call 9-1-1. If you require assistance navigating services please call 8-1-1.

For general inquiries or for assistance, please email us:

community-services@pathwaysbc.ca

If you are requesting clinical access to medical Pathways, please provide the following information via the email above:

  1. First Name
  2. Last Name
  3. Email
  4. In which city/town do you work?
  5. What is your role? E.g. Family Physician, Office Staff, Medical Resident
  6. Employer Name (for office staff)
  7. Office Phone

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