Pre-Exposure Rabies Vaccine: Why Doctors Recommend It
A paediatrician explains why she vaccinated her child against rabies before exposure. Doctors say it simplifies emergency care and prevents panic after animal bites.
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Leptospirosis Deaths Surge in Kochi, 43 Fatalities in 2025
Ernakulam district reports a sharp rise in leptospirosis deaths, from 23 in 2024 to 43 in 2025. Health officials cite poor prophylaxis intake and new symptoms. Learn the critical signs and urgent prevention steps.
Leptospirosis Deaths Double in Kochi's Ernakulam in 2025
Ernakulam reports a sharp rise in leptospirosis deaths, with 43 fatalities in 2025 versus 23 in 2024. Health officials cite poor prophylaxis intake and new symptoms. Urgent medical follow-up advised.
Rabies Death in Bengaluru Highlights Failure to Administer RIG
A 12-year-old girl in Bengaluru died of rabies after a dog bite, despite vaccines. The case exposes the fatal gap in not administering mandatory Rabies Immunoglobulin (RIG). Read the full investigation.
UP rabies scare: 200 get shots after buffalo milk incident
Nearly 200 in UP's Badaun received rabies shots after eating raita from a buffalo bitten by a dog. Experts clarify milk transmission risk is low, especially if boiled. Learn the facts.
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