Brazil - Apply for Rabies Prevention and Control Program Card (Cartao do Programa de Prevencao e Controle da Raiva)

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Procedure

Apply In Person

1. To Apply for Rabies Prevention and Control Program Card (Cartão do Programa de Prevenção e Controle da Raiva), the applicant has to approach the Local Health Care Facility or Ministério da Saúde (Ministry of Health) link
2. Based on the evaluation, a healthcare professional will develop a treatment plan that may include vision-related treatments, medications, or assistive devices.
3. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
4. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
5. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
6. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
7. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
8. The fee for health care program card is free of cost.
9. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
10. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
11. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
12. If your application is approved, you will receive the Rabies Prevention and Control Program Card.
13. This entire process can be completed within 2 – 3 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Application form
• ID proof (Birth Certificate, national Identity card, etc)
• Address proof – (Driving license, passbook, utility bill, etc)
• Pet vaccination document
• Any other documents (If required)

Office Locations & Contacts

Ministério da Saúde (Ministry of Health)
Esplanada dos Ministérios, Bloco G
Brasília - DF, CEP: 70.058-900
Brazil
Contact link

Eligibility

To be eligible for the NRPCP, you must meet the following criteria:

• You must be a Brazilian citizen or resident.
• You must be at risk of contracting rabies. This could include people who work with animals, people who live in areas where rabies is common, or people who have been bitten by an animal that may be rabid.

Fees

• The fee for health care program card is free of cost.

Validity

• The Rabies Prevention and Control Program Card is valid for 5 years. After 5 years, you will need to renew your card by receiving another rabies vaccine.

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 2 – 3 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name
• Address
• Age
• Gender
• Date of Birth
• Parents name
• Health details
• Income details
• ZIP code
• Contact number
• Email ID
• Other details
• Date
• Signature

Need for the Document

• The Rabies Prevention and Control Program Card (Cartão do Programa de Prevenção e Controle da Raiva) is a document issued by the Brazilian government to people who have received the rabies vaccine. The card serves as proof of vaccination and can be used to obtain free rabies vaccines and post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) in the future.

Information which might help

Here are some of the benefits of having a Rabies Prevention and Control Program Card:

• It serves as proof of vaccination.
• It can be used to obtain free rabies vaccines and PEP in the future.
• It can help to protect you from rabies.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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Others

The Rabies Prevention and Control Program Card is an important document for people who are at risk of contracting rabies. It can help you to obtain free rabies vaccines and PEP in the future, which can help to protect you from this deadly disease.