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Urgent Pet Health Alert: Rabies Vaccine Recall Issued
26 Feb
Summary
- A voluntary recall of rabies vaccine vials has been issued.
- Some vials contained sterile water, not the rabies vaccine.
- Pet owners should check vaccination certificates for recalled lots.
The Allegheny County Health Department has alerted pet owners to a voluntary recall of rabies vaccine vials. Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health initiated the recall after discovering that a limited number of vials in a specific batch contained sterile water, not the rabies vaccine.
This recall impacts pets that received a rabies vaccination after September 29, 2025, specifically from lot IMRAB 3TF with serial number 18665 and an expiration date of March 12, 2027. While the company states the impact on the total U.S. pet population is limited, they are recommending revaccination for any affected animals.
Pennsylvania law mandates that dogs and cats be vaccinated against rabies within four weeks of turning 12 weeks old, and owners must maintain current immunity. Rabies is a fatal virus transmitted through saliva, typically from animal bites, posing a significant risk to both animal and human health.
