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Zoonotic Diseases
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Zoonotic Disease Rules and Guidelines
The purpose of these rules and guidelines is to help prevent diseases from
being transferred from animals to people. Resources
are listed below the rule or law to help those who have specific
responsibilities in complying with the requirements.
Animals - General Measures
Vendor requirements when selling reptiles, amphibians, and poultry
chicks. Minimum turtle carapace length that can be sold. Anthrax
prevention and restrictions on selling animals associated with a
disease outbreak.
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Animals in Public Settings
Petting zoo, county fair, and other public animal exhibit requirements for animal venue operators and animal exhibitors.
State Rule
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Child Care and Animals
Child care center and family home child care requirements regarding pets and
animals.
State Rules
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Dead Animal Disposal
Owner responsibilities and methods for disposing of dead animals.
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Importation of Animals
Inspection, testing, and quarantine requirements, and importation
restrictions for certain animals.
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Mosquito Control
Local mosquito control district formation, district laws, and the
Department of Health's role in mosquito control.
State Laws
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Psittacosis
Vendor requirements involving parrots and other psittacine birds.
Local health officer's role in investigating and controlling the
transmission of disease. Restrictions on bringing psittacine birds into the state that may have avian
chlamydiosis.
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Rabies
Dog, cat, and ferret rabies vaccination requirements. Animal
exhibitor requirements. Importation and movement restrictions for certain
mammals. Local health officer authority when dealing with rabid or suspected
rabid animals.
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Reporting Disease
Animal disease reporting to WSDA. Reporting responsibilities of
health care providers, health care facilities, and veterinarians to
local or state public health agencies.
State Rules
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Schools
School health and safety guide which includes recommendations and
some requirements under existing rules or laws.
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Rabies Vaccination Required
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Washington State, an owner of a dog, cat, or ferret must have it vaccinated
against rabies. Talk to your veterinarian about making sure your pet's
vaccinations are up-to-date.
Learn more
about the new state rabies vaccination rule.
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