Archive · 21 Jan 2026
Gujarat woman dies of rabies after vaccinated dog bite
A lady in Gujarat, India, sadly passed away from rabies.
She was bitten by a pet dog that was supposed to be vaccinated against rabies.
The bite happened a few months ago, but she didn't get the right medicine right away.
The dog later got sick and died.
The lady then got very sick too and died.
Doctors say it's important to get help right away if a dog bites you, even if the dog is a pet or has had its shots.
This story shows why we need to be careful with pets and know about rabies.
A 50-year-old woman in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, died of rabies after being bitten by a vaccinated pet Beagle dog.
The bite occurred around four months before her death, and she did not receive immediate post-exposure rabies treatment.
The dog, which was owned by a school staff member, later showed rabies symptoms and died on October 17.
The woman began showing symptoms in late December and was hospitalized on December 30, but she passed away on January 17 despite intensive treatment.
Health experts emphasize the importance of immediate medical attention for all dog bites, regardless of the animal's vaccination status, to prevent rabies.
- Who
- A 50-year-old woman, daughter of a retired IAS officer, and a vaccinated pet Beagle dog
- What
- The woman died of rabies after being bitten by the dog, which was later confirmed to have rabies
- When
- The bite occurred around four months ago, the dog died on October 17, the woman was hospitalized on December 30, and she died on January 17
- Where
- Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India
- Why
- The woman did not receive immediate post-exposure rabies treatment after the bite, despite the dog being vaccinated
- Victim's Age
- 50 years old
- Location
- Gandhinagar, Gujarat
- Dog Breed
- Beagle
- Time Since Bite
- 4 months
- Date of Dog's Death
- October 17
- Date of Woman's Hospitalization
- December 30
- Date of Woman's Death
- January 17