Rabies

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To report an animal bite that occured in Carroll County, Maryland​: 

• Call the Carroll County Health Department at 410-876-1884 or 1-800-966-3877 during business hours (Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm). 
• Evenings and weekends, call Carroll County Animal Control 410-848-4810 or the Carroll County Emergency Communications Center at 410-386-2260. 
• ​In case of an emergency, dial 911.   ​​​​

The Carroll County Health Department's Rabies Control program helps prevent rabies infections in people and control the spread of rabies in animals. Rabies Control staff:​

• ​Follow up on animal bites and scratches​
• Work with Animal Control
• Manage pet quarantines
• Send samples to the lab for rabies testing
• Offer low-cost rabies vaccination clinics for pets. Our next clinic will be on Sunday, April 19, 2026, from 2-4 pm at the Ag Center in Westminster. 
• Register and pay online: April 2026 Rabies Vaccination Clinic Registration. The fee is $10 per pet. You must complete the full registration form before being redirected to payment.

​Additional Resources:

Center for Disease Control Rabies Page

Maryland Department of Health Veterinarian Page