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IJ I I I M~NNESOTA VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION PUBLIC HEALTH COMMITTEE PROPOSED RABIES VACCINATION CLINIC GUIDELINES AUGUST 1981 I1. Introduction I I I I I I I I I I I When a high percentage of the dog and cat population is effectively vaccinated against rabies, there is a protective barrier created between the wildlife reservoir and the susceptible human populations. The main reason for holding rabies vaccination clinics then is for protection of public health. These guidelines.are suggested for use when a rabies vaccination clinic request is initiated by the community. b$ The veterinarians practicing within a community should be the ones responsible for holding the vaccination clinic unless for some reason they .are not interested. . The veterinarian should supply the vaccine, all supplies for giving the vaccine, animal holders and be responsible for giving the vaccine. The veterinarian maintains responsibility for vaccine regardless of where the clinic is held. e. Only rabies vaccinations will be given at city vaccination clinics. Animal Identification Communities should require identification of each animal. This may be provided by license and/or a tag. If tags are dispensed, the community should provide the tags with the following information: a. Cit~ name clinic - e.g. Yourtown Rabies Clinic b. City rabies authority phone number ' c. Serially numbered tags . d. Refrain from using unmarked or vaccine producers tags Certificates a. Certificates used should inc].ude the type of vaccine used and the date revaccination is due. Certificates should not contain the name of the veterinarian's hospital, but rather the name and phone number of the community rabies authority. Use of the Certificates as recommended in the Current Compendium of Animal Rabies Vaccines of the National Association of Public Health is encouraged (JAVMAJan 1, 1981, p 16-17)