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Rabies remains a serious public health concern, especially as human and wildlife interactions increase. This USDA resource explains how rabies spreads, ways to recognize potential cases, and the critical steps for prevention and response. It highlights the National Rabies Management Program’s use of oral rabies vaccination (ORV) baits—distributed by air and ground—to stop the spread among wildlife populations. With clear instructions for safely handling wildlife encounters and ORV baits, this guide empowers communities to help protect both people and animals.