Ensuring the availability of rabies medication for postexposure prophylaxis.

Summary

Beginning Jan. 1, 2027, every Washington hospital that runs an emergency department must have rabies vaccine available to give the first dose to patients who need it. The hospital must also ensure the remaining doses needed to finish the treatment are accessible, either by keeping them on site or by arranging timely access. This is intended to improve rapid care for rabies exposures.

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