Alerts: Nov. 12, 2024: Pertussis (whooping cough) outbreak confirmed in Spokane County. SRHD urges parents and pregnant people to vaccinate. Read the press release. | Feb. 21: Some federal websites are experiencing disruptions while being reviewed for compliance with President Trump’s executive orders. As a result, some links and information on srhd.org may be unavailable.
Programs and Services | Animal & Insect Disease Prevention
Report contact with a bat, including a bat inside your home or cabin
BatSmart - Prevent the spread of rabies! Bats are beneficial to people and the environment, but they can carry and transmit rabies, a fatal disease. Learn how to reduce the risk of rabies to people and pets.
Bats in Contact with People (pdf)
Rabies vaccinations are required for dogs, cats and ferrets in Washington state. They’re one of the best ways to protect people and pets from rabies.
Confront disease-carrying mosquitoes, ticks and mice during spring and summer months. Simple landscaping tricks and tips to protect home’s exterior.
