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Cow dies of dog bite, 450 who had prasad from its milk get anti rabies shots in UP

Cow dies of dog bite, 450 who had prasad from its milk get anti rabies shots in UP

A rabid cow bite scare in Gorakhpur prompted health officials to administer anti-rabies shots to 450 people, with nearly 500 total getting vaccines. The Health Department conducted a vaccination camp on 21 October, following the death of a cow that displayed unusual behaviour after a reported stray dog bite in Dadi Khas and Govindpur villages. Owner Nawami Yadav stated that veterinarians suspected a dog bite, which caused alarm among devotees who drank charanamrit and milk-based prasad during Durga Puja, with more than 400 people drinking its milk. Gorakhpur Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Rajesh Kumar stated the vaccines were a precautionary measure because authorities have not confirmed if the cow had rabies. Reassuring residents, Dr Kumar said, “There is no need to panic. Boiling the virus destroys the milk,” but noted that shots were given to address local anxiety, according to The Times of India.

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