It is critical to keep pets vaccinated against this disease. Please contact your local veterinarian or health department for vaccine protocols. Some areas require annual vaccination, while others allow a three-year vaccine. Recent outbreaks of rabies in Texas and Florida point to the need for prevention. This is one disease we can and must control.
Some counties require that both cats and dogs be immunized, while others mandate only for dogs.
Although cases of rabies are few and far between, the disease is serious enough that immunization is highly recommended. More information on rabies is available at The Department of Rabies at the Pasteur Institute . Follow the link to the English version, if desired. You may print or download this material for non-commercial personal or school educational use. All other rights reserved.