'Rabies Raita' Scare: 200 Vaccinated After Rabid Dog Bites Buffalo in UP

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News18•29-12-2025, 13:09
'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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