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India.com
04-05-2025
- Health
- India.com
After One Child Dies, Another Battles For Life Despite Full Rabies Treatment In Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram: Five days after a six-year-old girl who received all the anti-rabies treatment passed away, on Saturday, a seven-year-old girl is battling for life after receiving all the anti-rabies treatment. The anxious mother, hailing from Kollam, of the seven-year-old girl said that a stray dog attacked her daughter on April 8. 'We immediately took her to the hospital and both anti-rabies serum (ARS) and intradermal rabies vaccine (IDRV) was administered,' said the distraught mother. 'There was only one more dose left to be taken, as she got a fever at that time. We then took her to the Taluk hospital and from there to the SAT hospital in the state capital city, where she is now admitted and is serious, according to the doctors. We do not know why this happened as we had adhered to all that the doctors advised us,' said the mother. Incidentally, this new case comes five days after a six-year-old girl in Malappuram district died of rabies on April 28. This child was bitten by a stray dog on March 29, and the same day, the same dog had bitten seven other people. While all except the six-year-old recovered, her condition failed to improve despite taking both the ARS and IDRV, and after battling for her life, she passed away on April 28, leaving many in a state of despair. Meanwhile, according to statistics from the Kerala Health Directorate, during the period of five years from 2021, there were 102 rabies deaths, of which 19 per cent of the deceased had taken both the vaccines. Irked by the public outcry against the increased stray dog bites across the state and the deaths taking place even after following all the vaccination protocols, the Kerala government in 2022 constituted a committee to study, and it found that the wounds (bites) of these deaths were in areas of neck, face and head. This committee, after conducting tests on the ADR and IDRV vaccines, found that it adhered to all the accepted standards.
Hans India
03-05-2025
- Health
- Hans India
Another case in Kerala: Vaccinated child battles for life after turning rabies positive
Thiruvananthapuram: Five days after a six-year-old girl who received all the anti-rabies treatment passed away, on Saturday, a seven-year-old girl is battling for life after receiving all the anti-rabies treatment. The anxious mother, hailing from Kollam, of the seven-year-old girl said that a stray dog attacked her daughter on April 8. 'We immediately took her to the hospital and both anti-rabies serum (ARS) and intradermal rabies vaccine (IDRV) was administered,' said the distraught mother. 'There was only one more dose left to be taken, as she got a fever at that time. We then took her to the Taluk hospital and from there to the SAT hospital in the state capital city, where she is now admitted and is serious, according to the doctors. We do not know why this happened as we had adhered to all that the doctors advised us,' said the mother. Incidentally, this new case comes five days after a six-year-old girl in Malappuram district died of rabies on April 28. This child was bitten by a stray dog on March 29, and the same day, the same dog had bitten seven other people. While all except the six-year-old recovered, her condition failed to improve despite taking both the ARS and IDRV, and after battling for her life, she passed away on April 28, leaving many in a state of despair. Meanwhile, according to statistics from the Kerala Health Directorate, during the period of five years from 2021, there were 102 rabies deaths, of which 19 per cent of the deceased had taken both the vaccines. Irked by the public outcry against the increased stray dog bites across the state and the deaths taking place even after following all the vaccination protocols, the Kerala government in 2022 constituted a committee to study, and it found that the wounds (bites) of these deaths were in areas of neck, face and head. This committee, after conducting tests on the ADR and IDRV vaccines, found that it adhered to all the accepted standards.
News18
29-04-2025
- Health
- News18
5-Year-Old Dies From Rabies In Kerala Despite Timely Vaccination After Dog Bite
Last Updated: Ziya Faris, a 5-year-old from Kerala, died from rabies despite timely vaccination after a stray dog bite. Treated at Kozhikode Medical College, she succumbed to severe injuries A child from Kerala's Malappuram district has died from rabies, despite receiving timely vaccination and treatment following a stray dog bite. The deceased, identified as Ziya Faris, was the daughter of Salman Faris, a resident of Malappuram. The five-and-a-half-year-old girl passed away while undergoing treatment at Kozhikode Medical College. According to The News Minute, Ziya was one of seven individuals bitten by the same stray dog on March 29. While the others are reportedly recovering, she sustained particularly severe injuries. According to the report, Ziya was attacked while walking to a nearby shop. The dog inflicted deep bites on her head, legs, and shoulder. She was first taken to Tirurangadi Taluk Hospital before being shifted to Kozhikode Medical College. There, doctors administered both the intradermal rabies vaccine (IDRV) and rabies immunoglobulin (RIG) as part of the standard post-exposure prophylaxis. RIG, also known as anti-rabies serum, provides immediate passive immunity, buying time until the patient's own immune response kicks in. Initially, her recovery appeared promising. Her wounds began healing by April 1, and she even resumed playing outside. But on April 25, Ziya developed a fever and was rushed back to the hospital, where tests confirmed she had contracted rabies. Her condition quickly worsened, she was unable to eat or open her eyes in her final days, doctors said. As The News Minute notes, the World Health Organization (WHO) warns that bites on the head, neck, hands, and other highly nerve-dense areas can allow the virus to travel more swiftly to the brain. This proximity can undermine even timely post-exposure treatment, highlighting the dangerous unpredictability of rabies in high-risk bite locations. Kerala recorded 102 rabies deaths between 2021 and April 2025, with 20 victims having received full or partial vaccination, Onmanorama reported, citing RTI data from the Directorate of Health Services. Among them, 10 had suffered severe bites to the head and face, areas where the virus can reach the brain faster, reducing vaccine effectiveness. An expert panel formed by the Kerala government in 2022 found that rabies deaths despite vaccination were largely due to bites on highly innervated areas like the head, face, neck, and between fingers, the Onmanorama report pointed out. The committee ruled out vaccine quality issues, noting all tested batches met safety and potency standards. It concluded that in fatal cases, the virus likely entered the nervous system directly through deep wounds, shortening the incubation period. First Published:
Time of India
28-04-2025
- Health
- Time of India
6-year-old Malappuram girl contracts rabies a month after stray dog bite
Kozhikode: A six-year-old girl from Peruvalloor in Malappuram, who had sustained stay dog bite last month and was subsequently administered anti-rabies vaccination , has contracted rabies infection and is in currently in critical condition The girl is currently undergoing treatment at Kozhikode medical college hospital . The incident occurred on March 29, when the child was bitten by a dog while she had gone to a shop near her home. She sustained deep wounds on the head, legs, and shoulder. The child was immediately taken to Tirurangadi taluk hospital and later shifted to Kozhikode medical college hospital, where both the IDRV (intradermal rabies vaccine) and immunoglobulin vaccine were administered. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Don't Pay Full Price for 2025's Top Games! Shop Now Undo Following suturing of the serious wounds on April 1, the injuries had healed, and the child was returning to normal life. However, when fever symptoms appeared again last week, the child was readmitted to the medical college hospital. Subsequent tests confirmed rabies infection. The girl's father said that she had even started going out to play with friends when she developed the fever. He said that the girl was in serious condition and could not keep her eyes open and have not been taking food. Doctors said that as the girl had sustained serious bite injuries in the head, there was risk of infection despite administering anti-rabies vaccination as the virus would have made its way to the brain even before vaccination.
