Ranipet man dies from rabies after dog scratch

A man in Ranipet died from rabies after ignoring scratches from a stray dog three months earlier. He did not seek medical treatment or receive post-exposure rabies vaccinations. The Directorate of Public Health has reiterated the importance of getting vaccinated after dog bites. Vaccines and treatments are available for free at government health facilities. Rabies can be transmitted by various animals, including dogs and cats. The public is advised to wash bite wounds thoroughly and seek medical care immediately.