Rabies Follow-up

Rabies is a disease that affects the nervous system of mammals. It is caused by a virus and is typically spread by an infected animal biting another animal or person. Rabies is a fatal disease. There is no cure after symptoms of the disease appear, but a series of shots after exposure to the saliva of a rabid animal will prevent rabies. Rabies can be effectively prevented by vaccination.

Reporting

Healthcare providers and clinical laboratories are required to report cases and suspect cases to the Minnesota Department of Health.

Call 651-201-5414 or 877-676-5414 immediately to report rabies. 

This disease must be reported immediately by phone 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Click Here to Learn More about reporting rabies.

Foodborne Illness

Foodborne illness (food poisoning) is caused by consuming food or beverages that are contaminated by disease-causing microbes or pathogens. Foodborne illnesses can be spread through recreational or drinking water, from contact with animals or their environment, or through person-to-person spread.

Reporting Illnesses

Call the Minnesota Department of Health Foodborne Illness Hotline if you suspect you have a foodborne or waterborne illness at 877-FOOD ILL (877-366-3455).

MDH Website of Reportable Infectious Diseases