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Why Supreme Court's Stray Dog Order Is An Operational Nightmare
With over 37 lakh dog bite cases and nearly 20,000 rabies deaths reported annually, the top court has drawn a firm line: stray dogs must be removed from sensitive public spaces such as hospitals, schools, colleges, bus stands, and railway stations.
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'Keep Stray Dogs In Colleges If You Accept Liability': Supreme Court To Students' Bodies
The Supreme Court on Tuesday had allowed authorities to carry out euthanasia of rabid and aggressive stray dogs.
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What Top Court Said On Removal Of Stray Dogs, ABC Framework
The Right to live with dignity also includes the right to live freely without the fear of harm resulting from dog bite attacks, the Court said.
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Man Dies After Tetanus Shot Replaces Rabies Vaccine; Doctor Explains Why Tetanus Shots Are Useless Against Rabies
Rabies is a vaccine-preventable, zoonotic, viral disease which affects the central nervous system. Rabies vaccine is given post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) for unvaccinated individuals via intramuscular (IM) route.
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Dog Bites About 40 People In Madhya Pradesh
A dog bit nearly 40 people all of whom are being treated at the Satna District Hospital here, an official said on Wednesday.
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UK Woman Dies From "Traumatic" Neck Injuries Caused By Family's Dog
Senior Coroner for Essex described it as a "truly tragic loss of life" and adjourned the inquest pending a criminal investigation.
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Delhi Airport Issues Advisory On Feeding Stray Dogs After Story Of 'Kaddu' Goes Viral
The rising incidents of dog bites are a matter of "genuine concern", and ensuring safety for people and animals requires "collective responsibility".
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"Peak Healthcare": Bengaluru Startup Founder Gets Rabies Vaccine In 15 Minutes, Draws Contrast With US
Dialani contrasted his experience with that of a friend in San Francisco, who was bitten by a stray dog and struggled to find a rabies vaccine within a 10-mile radius despite an active search.
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Is Your Child Scared Of Injections? Specialist Shares How To Overcome The Fears
Many children associate injections with pain or discomfort, often having heard about them from peers or adults. This anticipation can create anxiety even before the actual vaccination.
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9 Year-Old Dies 6 Months After Skipping Rabies Vaccine: Why Not Getting Jabbed After A Dog Bite Can Be Fatal
A 9-year-old girl in Mumbai died of rabies months after skipping post-bite vaccination. Experts warn rabies is almost always fatal once symptoms appear, but timely vaccination and treatment can completely prevent the disease.
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No Shortage Of Anti-Rabies Vaccine, Rabies Immunoglobulin In India: Union Health Minister J P Nadda
Union Health Minister J P Nadda on Tuesday asserted that there is no shortage of Rabies Immunoglobulin (RIG) and Anti-Rabies Vaccine (ARV) in the country as supply far exceeds domestic demand.
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Pitbull Unleashed On Rajasthan Cops During Probe, Constable Suffers Bite Injuries
A pitbull dog was unleashed on a police team when it visited a house in Rajasthan's Bikaner in connection with an investigation.
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Man, 30, Dies By Suicide. He Thought He Would Contract Rabies After Dog Bite
A 30-year-old bank employee in Maharashtra's Kalyan died by suicide on Sunday, reportedly due to an overwhelming fear of contracting rabies after a stray dog bite.
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2 Year-Old Telangana Girl Dies After Anti-Rabies Injection: What Makes Rabies Vaccine Ineffective?
The child was bitten by a stray dog on January 25 while playing near her house. She was rushed to the government hospital immediately where doctors started anti-rabies treatment.
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Boy Dies Weeks After Dog Bite, Hospital Says He Received Anti-Rabies Shots
A 12-year-old boy from Maharashtra's Thane district died weeks after being bitten by a stray dog, his family has said, prompting the local MLA to allege negligence by government hospitals.
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Why Supreme Court's Stray Dog Order Is An Operational Nightmare
With over 37 lakh dog bite cases and nearly 20,000 rabies deaths reported annually, the top court has drawn a firm line: stray dogs must be removed from sensitive public spaces such as hospitals, schools, colleges, bus stands, and railway stations.
-
'Keep Stray Dogs In Colleges If You Accept Liability': Supreme Court To Students' Bodies
The Supreme Court on Tuesday had allowed authorities to carry out euthanasia of rabid and aggressive stray dogs.
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What Top Court Said On Removal Of Stray Dogs, ABC Framework
The Right to live with dignity also includes the right to live freely without the fear of harm resulting from dog bite attacks, the Court said.
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Man Dies After Tetanus Shot Replaces Rabies Vaccine; Doctor Explains Why Tetanus Shots Are Useless Against Rabies
Rabies is a vaccine-preventable, zoonotic, viral disease which affects the central nervous system. Rabies vaccine is given post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) for unvaccinated individuals via intramuscular (IM) route.
-
Dog Bites About 40 People In Madhya Pradesh
A dog bit nearly 40 people all of whom are being treated at the Satna District Hospital here, an official said on Wednesday.
-
UK Woman Dies From "Traumatic" Neck Injuries Caused By Family's Dog
Senior Coroner for Essex described it as a "truly tragic loss of life" and adjourned the inquest pending a criminal investigation.
-
Delhi Airport Issues Advisory On Feeding Stray Dogs After Story Of 'Kaddu' Goes Viral
The rising incidents of dog bites are a matter of "genuine concern", and ensuring safety for people and animals requires "collective responsibility".
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"Peak Healthcare": Bengaluru Startup Founder Gets Rabies Vaccine In 15 Minutes, Draws Contrast With US
Dialani contrasted his experience with that of a friend in San Francisco, who was bitten by a stray dog and struggled to find a rabies vaccine within a 10-mile radius despite an active search.
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Is Your Child Scared Of Injections? Specialist Shares How To Overcome The Fears
Many children associate injections with pain or discomfort, often having heard about them from peers or adults. This anticipation can create anxiety even before the actual vaccination.
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9 Year-Old Dies 6 Months After Skipping Rabies Vaccine: Why Not Getting Jabbed After A Dog Bite Can Be Fatal
A 9-year-old girl in Mumbai died of rabies months after skipping post-bite vaccination. Experts warn rabies is almost always fatal once symptoms appear, but timely vaccination and treatment can completely prevent the disease.
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No Shortage Of Anti-Rabies Vaccine, Rabies Immunoglobulin In India: Union Health Minister J P Nadda
Union Health Minister J P Nadda on Tuesday asserted that there is no shortage of Rabies Immunoglobulin (RIG) and Anti-Rabies Vaccine (ARV) in the country as supply far exceeds domestic demand.
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Pitbull Unleashed On Rajasthan Cops During Probe, Constable Suffers Bite Injuries
A pitbull dog was unleashed on a police team when it visited a house in Rajasthan's Bikaner in connection with an investigation.
-
Man, 30, Dies By Suicide. He Thought He Would Contract Rabies After Dog Bite
A 30-year-old bank employee in Maharashtra's Kalyan died by suicide on Sunday, reportedly due to an overwhelming fear of contracting rabies after a stray dog bite.
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2 Year-Old Telangana Girl Dies After Anti-Rabies Injection: What Makes Rabies Vaccine Ineffective?
The child was bitten by a stray dog on January 25 while playing near her house. She was rushed to the government hospital immediately where doctors started anti-rabies treatment.
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Boy Dies Weeks After Dog Bite, Hospital Says He Received Anti-Rabies Shots
A 12-year-old boy from Maharashtra's Thane district died weeks after being bitten by a stray dog, his family has said, prompting the local MLA to allege negligence by government hospitals.
