Rabies, Animal

Rabies, Animal

Rabies is a fatal but preventable viral disease. It can spread to people and pets if they are bitten or scratched by a rabid animal. In the United States, rabies is mostly found in wild animals like bats, raccoons, skunks, and foxes. Rabies can be prevented by vaccinating pets, staying away from wildlife, and seeking medical care after potential exposures before symptoms start.

Rabies is monitored to prevent and control outbreaks.

In 2024, the number of Rabies, Animal in Alachua County was 13 compared to Florida at 113. The line graph shows change over time when there are at least three years of data.

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Alachua County
Rabies, Animal, Single Year
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Rabies, Animal, Single Year  
AlachuaFlorida
Data YearCountCount
202413113
20231465
2022565
2021885
2020182
20195130
20187111
2017479
2016559
2015883
2014194
20136103
20125102
20118120
201010121
20097161
20083138
20077128
200614176
200513198
Florida
Rabies, Animal, 2024
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Rabies, Animal, 2024  
CountyCount
Florida113
Alachua13
Baker0
Bay2
Bradford0
Brevard8
Broward0
Calhoun1
Charlotte0
Citrus1
Clay1
Collier1
Columbia5
Miami-Dade0
DeSoto0
Dixie0
Duval3
Escambia1
Flagler2
Franklin1
Gadsden0
Gilchrist0
Glades0
Gulf1
Hamilton0
Hardee0
Hendry0
Hernando0
Highlands0
Hillsborough5
Holmes3
Indian River1
Jackson3
Jefferson0
Lafayette0
Lake0
Lee0
Leon8
Levy1
Liberty0
Madison3
Manatee0
Marion10
Martin1
Monroe0
Nassau0
Okaloosa0
Okeechobee0
Orange7
Osceola4
Palm Beach0
Pasco1
Pinellas1
Polk5
Putnam1
St. Johns0
St. Lucie2
Santa Rosa1
Sarasota0
Seminole4
Sumter1
Suwannee2
Taylor2
Union0
Volusia5
Wakulla1
Walton1
Washington0
12/20/2025 9:07:57 PM

Data Note(s)

FLHealthCHARTS.gov is provided by the Florida Department of Health, Division of Public Health Statistics and Performance Management.

Data Source: Florida Department of Health, Bureau of Epidemiology

  • This disease became reportable prior to 1992. This disease does not have a probable case classification. Counts and rates include confirmed cases of Rabies, Animal (Merlin code 07102).
  • Data presented here are from Merlin, Florida's web-based reportable disease surveillance system. Note that any data prior to 1992 are not maintained in Merlin and should be interpreted with caution.
  • Data in this report are aggregated by the date the case was reported to the Bureau of Epidemiology, Florida Department of Health. Cases are assigned to Florida counties based on the county of residence at the time of the disease identification, regardless of where they became ill or were hospitalized, diagnosed, or exposed.
  • Reports for reportable disease data are produced weekly, monthly, and annually. To access these reports, visit Surveillance Publications. More detailed information on interpreting data can be found in the introduction section of the annual reports. For questions, please contact the Bureau of Epidemiology at (850) 245-4401.
  • This is primary, quantitative data.
  • Chart will display if there are at least three years of data.
  • Multi-year counts are a sum of the selected years, not an average.
  • Quartiles are calculated when data are available for at least 51 counties.