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==Section 1 - TRAINING AND SAFETY==
===130.16 Responses involving Animal Bites===

===PURPOSE:===
To establish the procedures for when Fire and EMS personnel respond to “animal bite” type calls.

===POLICY:===
* The Rabies Surveillance program works closely with the Epidemiology Department and the Orange County Animal Services office to prevent the spread of rabies in the domestic pet population and in humans.
* Per Florida laws, animal bites to humans are reportable and pet owners are required to have their pets vaccinated for rabies
* Orange County Animal Services investigates within the county all reported suspect animal bites and scratches and the animal is placed under quarantine for observation for 10 days following the exposure.
* Although rabies in the pet population is not frequent, the disease is fatal and is present in the wild animal population.
* Persons reporting bites or other exposures to animals at risk for rabies should contact the Epidemiology Department.
* Persons who are bitten or scratched by animals or exposed to the saliva of animals through open wounds or mucous membranes (eyes, nose, and mouth) should seek immediate medical attention.
* All incidents should be reported to Orange County Animal Services by calling 407-836-3111 and the Florida Department of Health in Orange County 407-858-1400.
* MPD response should be considered for certain animal bite calls (ie dog bite/attack)

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Mfrdmanager at 14:29, 3 July 2023

Mfrdmanager at 14:29, 3 July 2023

Mfrdmanager: Created page with "==Section 1 - TRAINING AND SAFETY== ===130.16 Responses involving Animal Bites=== ===PURPOSE:=== To establish the procedures for when Fire and EMS personnel respond to “ani..."