rabies

Death of children due to rabies points to need for pre-exposure prophylaxis vaccination

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Death of children due to rabies points to need for pre-exposure prophylaxis vaccination

The recent deaths of three young girls following rabies, in separate incidents in Pathanamthitta, Malappuram and Kollam, in spite of post-exposure prophylaxis with anti-rabies vaccine as well as rabies immunoglobulin, have yet again brought attention to the need to protect children with pre-exposure prophylaxis vaccination. Pre-exposure prophylaxis for children in a highly rabies-endemic State like … Read more

Briton dies from rabies after ‘scratch’ from stray puppy in Morocco

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Briton dies from rabies after ‘scratch’ from stray puppy in Morocco

Steve Jones & Rachel Russell BBC News, Yorkshire Getty Images Yvonne Ford died after contact with a stray dog while on holiday (stock image) A British woman has died from rabies after she was “scratched” by a puppy in Morocco, her family said. Yvonne Ford, from Barnsley, South Yorkshire, had light contact with the stray … Read more

Seven-year-old girl in Kollam succumbs to rabies despite receiving anti-rabies vaccination, immunoglobulin serum

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Seven-year-old girl in Kollam succumbs to rabies despite receiving anti-rabies vaccination, immunoglobulin serum

Representational image only. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu   A seven-year-old girl from Pathanapuram in Kollam district died of rabies at the SAT wing of the Government Medical College Hospital in Thiruvananthapuram on Monday (May 5, 2025.)  On April 8, a stray dog attacked the child, Niya Faisal, while she was playing in front … Read more

Capitol Hill Fox That Bit 9 People Tests Positive for Rabies

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Capitol Hill Fox That Bit 9 People Tests Positive for Rabies

April 7, 2022 – A red fox responsible for biting at least nine people on Capitol Hill tested positive for rabies, according to the District of Columbia Department of Health. The animal, which was captured early this week by Capitol Hill police, was euthanized Wednesday, a procedure that is required under Washington, DC, law for … Read more

New rabies research lab opened at NIV-Pune, to help India eradicate deaths, Health Ministry says

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New rabies research lab opened at NIV-Pune, to help India eradicate deaths, Health Ministry says

While fatal, rabies is a preventable viral disease. (File) The National Institute of Virology (NIV) in Pune has set up a state-of-the-art dedicated Rabies Research and Diagnostic Laboratory. Inaugurated on World Rabies Day (September 28) by Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) Director General Professor Balram Bhargava, the facility will augment the country-wide testing capacity. … Read more

FE Healthcare Summit: Covaxin is outcome of complex science to achieve best efficacy, says Dr. Krishna Ella

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FE Healthcare Summit: Covaxin is outcome of complex science to achieve best efficacy, says Dr. Krishna Ella

Bharat Biotech has submitted its safety data to the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) based on the phase 2/3 clinical trials for manufacturing vaccine for children aged between 2 and 18. Bharat Biotech inactivated vaccine Covaxin is the outcome of complex scientific process that is needed to achieve best efficacy and  immunogenicity, said Dr. … Read more

Almost 200 People at Zoo May Have Been Exposed to Rabid Bat

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Almost 200 People at Zoo May Have Been Exposed to Rabid Bat

Rabies shots have been recommended for 186 people who may have been exposed to a rabid bat while staying overnight at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium. A camper woke up July 4 in the aquarium and found a bat flying around her head, The Associated Press reported.  No bites or scratches were found, … Read more

Imported Dog Develops Rabies, Investigation Launched

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Imported Dog Develops Rabies, Investigation Launched

June 21, 2021 — A public health investigation is under way in Pennsylvania, Illinois, Indiana, New Jersey and New York after an imported rescue dog was found to have rabies. At least 12 people were exposed to the dog, which was among 33 dogs and one cat that arrived from Azerbaijan at O’Hare International … Read more