Teenager dies of rabies despite being vaccinated in Karachi
A 13-year-old boy in Karachi has died of rabies despite having received a full course of vaccinations three months prior. Medical officials are investigating the case following the boy's death at Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre.
Why it matters
Raises serious questions about the efficacy of public health immunization programs and the management of stray dog populations.
In this 2019 file photo, a Rabies Free Karachi worker vaccinates a dog with the help of a local child. — Photo courtesy The Indus Hospital/File comments Join our Whatsapp Channel Add Dawn as a trusted source KARACHI: A teenage boy died of rabies despite being vaccinated three months ago at a public sector hospital in the city, it emerged on Sunday.
The article reports on a tragic medical event using official statements from hospital staff.
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