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Quarantine Requirements

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The State of California has been identified by the State Health Department as a rabies endemic area. The following information and requirements are in accordance with California State Law as prescribed by the County of San Mateo Health System.

Domestic Animal Biting a Person

  1. Report the incident to Animal Control
  2. Any domestic animal that bites a person (a bite is defined as a puncture, pierce or scratch inflicted by an animal’s mouth in which blood is drawn) shall be isolated in strict confinement and observed. Dogs and cats with current or expired rabies vaccinations are required to be quarantined for 10 DAYS from the date of the bite.
  3. Fax the completed form below to 650-685-0102.

Download the Animal Bite Report Form: Animal Bite Report Form  | 

Domestic Animal Exposed to Wildlife

  1. Report the incident to Animal Control
  2. A domestic animal currently vaccinated against rabies that has been exposed to wildlife will be quarantined at home for 30 DAYS from the date of exposure. A domestic animal not currently vaccinated against rabies that has been exposed to wildlife (and the wild animal is not available for testing) will be placed into quarantine for 6 MONTHS.
  3. Fax the completed form below to 650-685-0102.

Download the Animal Bite Report Form: Animal Bite Report Form  |