​​Fairfax County Health Department’s Rabies Exposure and Post-Exposure Prophylaxis Administration Reporting Portal.

​​​​Please use the forms below to report all potential rabies exposures to humans and to domestic animals (pets) as well as submit a transfer request. The information submitted will be shared with the Fairfax County Animal Protection Police and Fairfax County Health Department Rabies Program.

Completely fill out all requested information to ensure a rapid response by public safety and public health agencies. It is required by law to report potential rabies exposures to humans and domestic animals per the Code of Virginia §3.2-6562.1. 

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Report a Human Exposure

Use this link to report a Human bite or exposure

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​Report a Domestic Animal Exposure

Use this link to report wildlife exposure to a pet

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​Request Transfer of a Rabies Case or Confinement

Use this link to request transfer of an existing confinement to a new responsible party or location

Please call the Fairfax County Animal Protection Police at 703-691-2131 with questions regarding active events in progress, animal bites, or sick or injured wildlife. Please call the Fairfax County Health Department Rabies Program at 703-246-2433 with questions regarding the reporting system, rabies vaccinations, and active animal confinements. Rabies exposure consultation by the Health Department for physicians is available after-hours at 571-274-2296.

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