A dog bite needs anti-rabies shot to prevent infection. For your convenience, use the updated list of animal bite centers (ABC clinics) in the Philippines.
List of Animal Bite Centers
Choose the clinic that is nearest to you and save time. Some hospitals may have a dedicated ABC in their facility. On the other hand, a separate clinic may also be available in your area with the sign “ABC”.
Caloocan
- Caloocan City Medical Center – 450 A Mabini St. Contact Numbers: 2887077
Las Piñas
- Las Piñas Animal Bite Center – 399 2nd floor Alabang Zapote Road Aguilar Compound, Las Piñas, 8006644
Quezon City
- Bernardino General Hospital (Zabarte and Quirino Highway)
- CCMM Animal Bite Center Welcome Rotonda
- Quezon City Hall Animal Bite Center
- East Avenue Medical Center Animal Bite Treatment Center
- Fairview Animal Bite Center
- Topmed Diagnostics and Animal Bite Center Quezon City
- Topmed Fairview Branch
- Quezon City General Hospital
- St. Lazarus Rabies Preventive Vaccination Clinic (Novaliches Branch and QC Branches)
- Providence Hospital
- Victoriano Luna Hospital (V. Luna Hospital)
- National Children’s Hospital
Manila
- Manila Health Department Animal Bite Treatment Center
- Philippine General Hospital or PGH
Marikina
- Marikina Valley Medical Center
Caloocan
- Caloocan City Medical Center
- Torres Bugallon Health Center and Animal Bite Treatment Center
- Bagong Silang Health Center
- MDRN Animal Bite Center & Vaccination Clinic
Malabon
- Pagamutang Bayan ng Malabon
- Quitno Polyclinic
Makati
- Makati Health Department
Mandaluyong
- A.C.LIM Polyclinic
- Mandaluyong Health Office
- St. Patrick’s Health Care System Inc., Animal Bite Center
- VRP Medical Center
Muntinlupa
- RITM
Pasay
- Galang Medical and Maternity Clinic Animal Bite Center
San Juan
Cardinal Santos Medical Center
St. Jude Animal Bite Center
Taguig
Ibayo Animal Bite Center
Valenzuela
- St. Lazarus Rabies Preventive Vaccination Clinic in Malinta
- Malinta Health Center
Animal Bite Clinics and Centers are widely available in Metro Manila. If you need a vaccine, you may avail them anytime in any of the centers near you. See the complete list of clinics per city.
Provincial Animal Bite Centers
In the province, you may also find an ABC clinic in your local area. Some of them are in clinics while others are within hospitals and health centers. Choose the province where you are currently located to find the nearest animal bite center.
See: Anti Rabies Prices
Abra
Abra Provincial Hospital
Batangas
Don Manuel Lopez Memorial District Hospital
Lipa City Health Office
Bulacan
Bulacan Animal Bite Center Bocaue
Triple A Baliuag
St. Padre Pio Animal Bite Center Malolos
Cavite
Cavite City Health Office
Dasmarinas City Health Office
Dog Watch Animal Bite Center
Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo Memorial Hospital
NAIC Medicare Hospital
Silang Rural Health Unit
Tagaytay City Health Office
Tanza Municipal Health Center
Cebu
Argao District Hospital Hospital
Bantayan District Hospital
Barili District Hospital
Bogo City Health Office Cebu
Carcar Maternity & Children’s Clinic
Cebu City Health Department
Cebu Doctors Hospital
Cebu Provincial Health Office
Danao District Hospital
Eversley Child’s Sanitarium Mandaue City
Lapu-lapu City Health Office
Mactan Doctor’s Hospital
Malabuyoc District Hospital
Mandaue City Health Office
Medellin Rural Health
Minglanilla District Hospital
Oslob District Hospital Cebu
Ricardo Maningo District Hospital in Camotes Island
Sacred Heart Hospital Cebu City
San Remigio Rural Health Unit
Talisay District Hospital
Toledo City Health Office
Tuburan Rural Health Unit
Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center
Ilocos Norte
Batac City Health Office
Dingras District Hospital Animal Bite Center
Ilocos Norte Provincial Health Office (Laoag)
Ilocos Sur
Ilocos Sur District Hospital
Laguna
Binan City Health Office
Cabuyao Rural Health Unit
Calamba City Health Office
Calamba Medical Center Laguna
Dr. Jose P. Rizal Memorial Provincial District Hospital Calamba
Gamez Hospital Laguna Calamba
Gen. Cailles Memorial District Hospital – Pakil
Laguna Medical Center – Sta. Cruz
Laguna Provincial Hospital – Sta. Cruz
Liliw Rural Health
Liliw Rural Health Unit Laguna
Los Banos Rural Health Unit I
Luisiana District Hospital – Luisiana
Majayjay Medical Hospital
Majayjay Medicare Hospital
Nagcarlan District Hospital
Paete Rural Health Unit Laguna
Pagamutang Pangmasa Ng Laguna – Maitim Bay
Pagsanjan Rural Health Unit
San Pablo City District Hospital
San Pablo City Health Office
San Pedro Rural Health Unit
Santa Rosa City Health Office
Siniloan Rural Health Unit
Sta. Cruz Rural Health Unit
The Medical City South Luzon – Sta. Rosa
Palawan
Ospital ng Palawan Animal Bite Center
Palawan Animal Bite Center Puerto Princesa
Pangasinan
Eastern Pangasinan District Hospital
Quezon Province
Alabat Island District Hospital
Bondoc Peninsula District Hospital Catanauan
Candelaria Municipal Hospital
Claro M. Recto Memorial District Hospital Infanta
Doña Marta Memorial District Hospital Atimonan
Guinayangan Medicare Hospital
Lucena City Health Office
Magsaysay Memorial District Hospital Lopez, Quezon
Maria L. Eleazar Memorial District Tagkawayan
Pagbilao Rural Health Unit
Polillo Medicare Hospital
Quezon Medical Center Lucena City
Tayabas City Health Office
Tayabas City Health Office
Tarlac
Central Luzon Doctor’s Hospital
Zamboanga Del Norte
Sindangan District Hospital
Zamboanga Del Sur
What is ABC
ABC or Animal Bite Center is a facility where you can avail of services about animal bites. These clinics may be attached into hospitals or as separate centers.
Look: Maxicare Animal Bite Coverage
Price of Anti Rabies in ABC
Anti Rabies vaccine prices are different depending on the hospital or clinic. The average price of anti rabies shot in the Philippines is from Php 500 to Php 1200. The total cost of the vaccine will depend on the number of shots recommended by the doctor.
See: Anti Rabies Vaccine Prices
Apart from anti rabies vaccine, the doctor may also give anti tetanus shots if the wound condition requires it. The average cost of anti tetanus in hospitals is around Php 150.
Look: Anti Tetanus Price List
Philhealth Accredited
Some hospitals and clinics are accredited by Philhealth for animal bites. You may check the list of hospitals where you can use Philhealth for the service.
See: Philhealth Animal Bite Centers
HMO for Animal Bite
You may use your health card if animal bite is covered. Not all HMOs offer this service and it may depend on your policy. Check with your health card provider if anti rabies vaccines are covered.
The centers have available vaccines and injection shots especially made to prevent rabies symptoms and infections.
What Vaccines Are Available
Animal Bite Centers usually have doctors and professionals who will provide an assessment of the bite or scratch. In most cases, they will give anti-rabies shots, anti-tetanus shots and antibiotics.
More: List of Vaccine Types
24 Hours Open Animal Bite Centers
Most animal bite centers have fixed schedules. There may be no clinics that are open 24 hours especially those separate ones. However, hospitals have emergency rooms open ’round the clock. If you need to be assessed quickly by a doctor due to bloody wound, you may go to the nearest hospital for emergency care.
How Many Days Should I Get Anti Rabies Shots?
It is important that you consult your doctor right away. Based on studies, there is 10 days to 14 days period of observation for the animal. However, you may get a shot right away if you do not know the status of the animal.
Price of Anti Rabies Shot in Animal Bite Centers
Different hospitals and centers may charge difference prices. However, based on our research, the usual prices range from Php 600 to Php 2,000.
How Many Anti Rabies Shots Do I Need?
Depending on your record and previous injections, three (3) shots are usually given with weeks and months apart. You need to complete all the anti rabies shots in order for it to be effective.
Do I Need Anti Rabies If The Dog Did Not Die?
What if the dog is still healthy after 10 days or 14 days? Usually, animals with rabies will die after about 10 days. If the dog is still alive after 10 to 14 days, then it is possible that it does not have rabies. However, it is still recommended that you go to a doctor after you are bitten just to make sure.
Can I Get Anti Rabies Shot for Prevention?
Yes. You can still avail of the anti rabies shots even if you were not bitten by a dog or cat. This is called pre-exposure vaccination. Usually, this is given in three shots from Day 0, Day 7 and Day 30. Ask the nearest Animal Bite Center for the latest price list.
Some clinics may offer protection to those who own a dog or cat. You may inquire from any of the ABCs about such package.
Clinic Schedules Day and Time
Animal Bite Centers are available from Monday to Friday. However, you can also find clinics in hospitals open on Saturday and Sunday schedules especially for emergency concerns.
In most cases, patients who proceed to the emergency room due to animal bites can receive anti tetanus and anti rabies shots when available. A doctor’s advice is necessary to know more how you can manage your wound and protect yourself from rabies infection.
Most clinics are open from 7 AM to 5 PM. Emergency cases may be consulted in clinics that are open 24 hours.
Contact Phone Number
For each location the Animal Bite Center contact number will depend on whether it is a free standing clinic or within the hospital. You may contact the facility first to know more about the available vaccines, doctor schedule and opening and closing time for each center.
References: CDC, American Humane
Last Updated on April 18, 2024 by Medical Pinas
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