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Telangana Hospitals Struggle With Rabies Treatment Access

Telangana Hospitals Struggle With Rabies Treatment Access

Imagine a dog bites someone.

The bite might have the rabies virus.

There's a special medicine, RIG, that stops the virus right away.

But many hospitals in Telangana don't have it.

Without RIG, the virus can spread, leading to a dangerous disease.

The rabies vaccine helps, but it takes time to work.

Experts say we need more RIG in clinics, especially for bad bites.

They also suggest vaccinating dogs and teaching people how to care for bites properly.

If you work with dogs, you should get a shot before.

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