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Rabies is a deadly viral infection. Although extremely rare in France, it is common in Africa and Asia. There are ways to prevent it: avoiding bites, vaccination, and immunotherapy.

Our missions

  • Monitoring the epidemiological trends of rabies in France

  • Monitor trends in other countries to adapt prevention recommendations

  • Issue alerts and support control measures in the event of an outbreak within the country

  • Promote rabies prevention by avoiding bites, and through vaccination and serotherapy when necessary

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Publications

Here you will find the latest scientific publications related to the studies and research conducted by Santé publique France.

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Occurrence of a locally acquired case of human rabies in French Guiana: investigation and management of at-risk contacts, May–June 2008. First Interregional Conference on Public Health Surveillance in the French West Indies and French Guiana, Schoelcher, December 12–13, 2008

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Vaccination

thematic dossier

Contagious diseases most often affect children at a very young age. Because children are particularly vulnerable, they are a priority target for vaccination programs.

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