The Economic Times

Bitten by a dog? Doctor shares 10-day rabies rule and how prevention works, after Maharashtra's youth dies

A doctor clarifies a vital medical fact about rabies. If a dog is healthy 10 days after biting, it did not have rabies. This information aims to reduce panic following a tragic incident in Kalyan, Maharashtra. While observation is a tool, post-exposure vaccination remains crucial. Timely vaccination is the only effective protection against the fatal virus.