Health officials said around 200 people received anti-rabies shots, including women and elderly residents, as panic gripped the village. (Representational Image)
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'Rabies Raita' Scare: 200 Vaccinated After Rabid Dog Bites Buffalo in UP

  • A buffalo in Piprauli village, Budaun district, UP, died after being bitten by a rabid dog.
  • Milk from the deceased buffalo was used in 'raita' served at a funeral feast, sparking rabies fears among villagers.
  • Nearly 200 residents, including women and elderly, rushed to Ujhani Community Health Centre for precautionary anti-rabies vaccinations.
  • Chief Medical Officer Dr Rameshwar Mishra confirmed swift action, stating vaccination was offered to alleviate doubts despite low risk from boiled milk.
  • Health officials are monitoring the situation; no illness detected, and teams are deployed to prevent further panic.

Why It Matters: Precautionary rabies vaccinations given to 200 villagers in UP after 'infected' raita scare.

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