Allegheny County Alerts Pet Owners After Rabies Vaccine Recall

The Allegheny County Health Department is warning pet owners and animal control officers following a rabies vaccine recall.

Feb. 25, 2026 at 12:53am

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The Allegheny County Health Department is alerting pet owners and animal control officers after a rabies vaccine recall on Tuesday. The department is advising pet owners to contact their veterinarians to determine if their pets received the recalled vaccine and need to be revaccinated.

Why it matters

Rabies is a serious and potentially fatal viral disease that can be transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected animal. Ensuring pets are properly vaccinated is crucial to protecting public health and preventing the spread of rabies in the community.

The details

The Allegheny County Health Department did not provide details on which specific rabies vaccine was recalled or how many doses were affected. However, they are urging all pet owners to contact their veterinarians to check if their pets received the recalled vaccine and need to be revaccinated.

  • The rabies vaccine recall was announced on Tuesday, February 25, 2026.

The players

Allegheny County Health Department

The local public health agency responsible for protecting the health and safety of residents in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.

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What’s next

Pet owners should contact their veterinarians as soon as possible to determine if their pets received the recalled rabies vaccine and need to be revaccinated.

The takeaway

This rabies vaccine recall highlights the importance of pet owners staying up-to-date on their animals' vaccinations to safeguard both pet and human health in the community.