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Nearly 200 in U.P. Village Vaccinated After Funeral Raita Made From Dog-Bitten Buffalo’s Milk

Officials framed the shots as reassurance, saying boiled milk rarely carries rabies.

Overview

  • About 200 residents of Piprauli in Budaun sought precautionary anti-rabies vaccines after eating raita at a December 23 terahvin meal.
  • The buffalo that supplied the milk had been bitten by a suspected rabid dog and died on December 26 after showing symptoms consistent with rabies.
  • Ujhani Community Health Centre administered injections to all who requested them, with facilities kept open on Saturday and Sunday.
  • Chief Medical Officer Dr. Rameshwar Mishra said transmission through boiled milk is generally unlikely but advised vaccination for anyone with concerns.
  • No illnesses have been reported, and health teams are counseling villagers and monitoring the area to prevent panic or rumors.