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.