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Bitten Or Scratched By A Dog? Here’s What To Do
Dogs are responsible for 99 % of rabies transmissions to humans. Here are some tips to avoid dog bites and what you should do if bitten or scratched by a dog.
Dogs are responsible for 99 % of rabies transmissions to humans. Here are some tips to avoid dog bites and what you should do if bitten or scratched by a dog.
Once inside the nervous system, the virus causes acute inflammation of the brain, and coma and this will lead to the death of the patient.
Kerala reportedly witnessed around 2 lakh dog bite cases this year till September, including 21 deaths due to rabies.
DCC launches vaccination drive for stray dogs amidst the sudden rise in fatalities because of rabies diseases in India.
The new vaccine cuts short the duration of treatment and saves lives by making compliance easier.
India is an endemic country for rabies, where 17.4 million dog bites occur annually, resulting in 18,000-20,000 cases of human rabies, found a 2014 study. Stray dog bites leading to rabies deaths despite vaccination in Kerala have raised several questions, on the efficacy of shots and whether proper protocol is being followed while treating bites. The Supreme Court , said those who feed stray dogs could also be held responsible for vaccinating them and bearing costs of any person who has been bitten. It was hearing a public interest litigation over the issue.
A 12-year-old girl in Kerala who was undergoing treatment for rabies infection passed away even after she was given three shots of the anti-rabies vaccine.
Another woman in Kerala dies because of rabies even after taking the full dose of the anti-rabies vaccine.
A buffalo and its calf recently died in a village in Madhya Pradesh due to a dog's bite. The incident created panic in the village and people rushed to get a rabies vaccination. Read on to know why it's important to get vaccinated against the disease.
This year, World NTD Day coincides with World Leprosy Day that is commemorated on the last Sunday of January.
People who believe they may have been exposed to rabies are advised to immediately seek medical treatment which involves a series of rabies vaccinations.
A virus that is usually spread by the bite or scratch of an animal is called as rabies. It can be fatal for you and even can lead to death. Here, we tell you what it is and how to prevent it.
The Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan will run the programme in collaboration with the Federation of Indian Animal Protection Organisation to impart education on the subject in its over 1,100 schools in the country.
The Drug Controller General of India is likely to seek an explanation from the Chinese manufacturer for supplying sub-standard medicine for rabies.
Vaccinating Rabies'prime reservoir dogs is a good place to start.
World Rabies Day: 45% global deaths are caused by rabies
Once inside the nervous system, the virus causes acute inflammation of the brain, and coma and this will lead to the death of the patient.
Kerala reportedly witnessed around 2 lakh dog bite cases this year till September, including 21 deaths due to rabies.
DCC launches vaccination drive for stray dogs amidst the sudden rise in fatalities because of rabies diseases in India.
The new vaccine cuts short the duration of treatment and saves lives by making compliance easier.
A 12-year-old girl in Kerala who was undergoing treatment for rabies infection passed away even after she was given three shots of the anti-rabies vaccine.
Another woman in Kerala dies because of rabies even after taking the full dose of the anti-rabies vaccine.
A buffalo and its calf recently died in a village in Madhya Pradesh due to a dog's bite. The incident created panic in the village and people rushed to get a rabies vaccination. Read on to know why it's important to get vaccinated against the disease.
This year, World NTD Day coincides with World Leprosy Day that is commemorated on the last Sunday of January.
People who believe they may have been exposed to rabies are advised to immediately seek medical treatment which involves a series of rabies vaccinations.
A virus that is usually spread by the bite or scratch of an animal is called as rabies. It can be fatal for you and even can lead to death. Here, we tell you what it is and how to prevent it.
The Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan will run the programme in collaboration with the Federation of Indian Animal Protection Organisation to impart education on the subject in its over 1,100 schools in the country.
The Drug Controller General of India is likely to seek an explanation from the Chinese manufacturer for supplying sub-standard medicine for rabies.
Vaccinating Rabies'prime reservoir dogs is a good place to start.
World Rabies Day: 45% global deaths are caused by rabies
World Rabies Day 2014: Rabies can kill, but all you need to stay safe is awareness
Despite major advancements in treating rabies victims, there are still many myths and misconceptions about the disease.
Dogs are responsible for 99 % of rabies transmissions to humans. Here are some tips to avoid dog bites and what you should do if bitten or scratched by a dog.
India is an endemic country for rabies, where 17.4 million dog bites occur annually, resulting in 18,000-20,000 cases of human rabies, found a 2014 study. Stray dog bites leading to rabies deaths despite vaccination in Kerala have raised several questions, on the efficacy of shots and whether proper protocol is being followed while treating bites. The Supreme Court , said those who feed stray dogs could also be held responsible for vaccinating them and bearing costs of any person who has been bitten. It was hearing a public interest litigation over the issue.
