6-Year-Old Dies of Rabies in MP's Datia Despite Vaccination

• Hans Prajapati, 6, died of rabies in Datia, Madhya Pradesh, despite receiving anti-rabies vaccination after a Category-3 dog bite.
• The child suffered deep wounds on his head and body from a stray dog attack on January 13; three vaccine doses were administered, with the fourth scheduled for February 10.
• His condition worsened on February 6, leading to his referral to Gwalior Medical College, but treatment was reportedly denied at multiple hospitals.
• Health officials confirm this is the first known rabies death in Datia despite vaccination; the vaccine batch is under investigation.
• Experts explain that in severe Category-3 bites, especially to the head, the virus can reach the brain before vaccine antibodies develop, leading to failure.