Alabama Administrative Code
Title 420 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF HEALTH
Chapter 420-4-4 - RABIES CONTROL PROGRAM
Section 420-4-4-.03 - Reporting Of Exposures

Universal Citation: AL Admin Code R 420-4-4-.03

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 11, August 30, 2024

Suspected exposures to humans by animals capable of transmitting the rabies virus shall be reported to the county health department.

(a) Who Shall Report. The following individuals shall report exposures:

1. Health care professionals who treat persons with suspected exposures.

2. Veterinarians who have knowledge of suspected exposures.

3. Law enforcement personnel, including animal control officials, who have been informed of or who have investigated suspected exposures.

4. Any person having knowledge that a human has been exposed.

(b) What Shall be Reported. Suspected exposures by an animal to a human shall be reported to the county health department.

(c) When and How to Report. Suspected exposures must be reported to the county health department within 48 hours of the exposure. Reports may be given by written notice, telephone, or any reliable telecommunication system (e.g., facsimile, email).

Rule .04 was renumbered to .03 as per certification filed November 18, 2009.

Authors: William B. Johnston, D.V.M., Dee Jones, D.V.M.

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 3-7A-1, et seq., 22-2-2(6).

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