Management of the control and investigation into outbreaks of infectious disease are carried out in close liaison with the Local Authority. Rabies, or 'hydrophobia' is a viral disease that can be passed directly from animal to man. Infected animals become aggressive and pass the virus through biting.

Useful links

The following external links provide useful information about the disease as well as quarantine, pet travel schemes (PETS), information on procedures for notifiable diseases, draft contingency plans and FAQ's

Contact us

Environmental Health
Environment and Regeneration
Waltham Forest Council
Sycamore House
Forest Road
London E17 4JF

Tel 020 8496 3000
Email wfdirect@walthamforest.gov.uk