RABIES VACCINE CLINIC
We are proud to welcome Dr. Richard Rusk from the Rabies Monitoring Program for a human rabies pre-exposure vaccination clinic on Sunday, May 18th exclusively for Manitoba-based frontline rescuers (including core volunteers and fosters) and working with cats and dogs. Please note this is not a clinic for animals.
YOU DO NOT HAVE TO ATTEND THE SEMINARS TO ATTEND THE RABIES CLINIC (register to all areas that apply to you)
This weekend we will be learning more about: • Recognizing Rabies Symptoms • Transmission and Risks • Prevention vs. Post-exposure Treatment • Side Effects and Statistics
When: Sunday, May 18th Where: Victoria Inn Hotel & Conference Centre, room labelled "RABIES CLINIC" Cost: $25 service fee. (plus tax). The vaccine itself is free for Manitoba residents who are front-line rescuers, 16 years or older and available Sunday May 18th.
FOLLOW THESE STEPS TO REGISTER:
1. REGISTER HERE FOR THE CONFERENCE (please register for all that applies to you)
2. Etransfer your total cost to rezdogconference@gmail.com with your name and "conference fees" in the messages
3. Register with the Rabies Monitoring program
Link: Rabies Vaccination Digital Intake Form
PLEASE NOTE: Under “What organization/clinic do you work or volunteer with?” please write: "Rez Dog Conference"
4. Wait for your call or email from someone at the Rabies Monitoring Program.
If you have any questions, please email the rez dog networking conference team at rezdogconference@gmail.com
Q&A 1. Do I have to register for the Rez Dog Networking Conference, if I am only planning to get the Rabies vaccine? Yes. Registration is required for all participants, regardless of which parts of the conference you plan to attend. If you only want to get your Rabies vaccine, you need to pay the $25 service fee, be a Manitoba resident, over 16 and affiliated with a rescue or shelter. If you would like to attend the seminars, you need to register for the conference and pay the $150 daily attendance fee. 2. Who is eligible for this Rabies clinic? Anyone who lives in Manitoba, 16 and over and is affiliated with a rescue or shelter, including frontline workers, volunteers, and fosters. 3. Can cat rescue volunteers get the vaccine? Yes! This clinic is open to people working with any type of animal rescue or shelter, not just dog-specific ones. 4. What does the $25 service fee cover? The service fee covers the cost of booking your vaccine registration. The rabies vaccine itself is free through the Rabies Monitoring Program. This fee only includes the cost of booking your vaccine and access to the vendors. The service fee is non-refundable. 5. Is this a full series of shots? This clinic provides the first dose (of a series of 3) of the pre-exposure vaccine. Follow-up instructions will be provided by Dr. Rusk and his team. 6. Can I walk in, or do I need to register ahead of time? It is recommended that you register ahead of time due to availability and limited space. 7. I’ve already had a rabies vaccine, do I need a booster? Possibly. Dr. Rusk can review your vaccination history and recommend if a booster is needed. Please register and Dr. Rusk's team will contact you ahead of time. 8. I’m not part of a rescue but I work with animals, can I still get the vaccine? At this time, priority is given to individuals affiliated with a rescue or shelter due to limited supply 9. How will the vaccine be administered? For this clinic, the rabies vaccine will be administered as a 0.1 mL intradermal (under the skin) injection, rather than the standard 1 mL intramuscular (in the muscle) dose. This smaller dose is still effective for pre-exposure protection and is used in public health programs to extend vaccine supply while maintaining strong immune response.