Gorakhpur : Around 450 people who consumed a prasad made from a cow’s milk during Durga Puja in Dadi Khas village of Gorakhpur’s Gola block received anti-rabies vaccine after the animal died of suspected rabies.
Around 50 people got vaccinated at the community health centre (CHC) on Tuesday, while another 400 received shots at a health camp organised in the village on Wednesday. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Varanasi | Silver Rate in Varanasi | Bank Holidays in Varanasi | Public Holidays in Varanasi | Varanasi AQI | Weather in Varanasi | Petrol Price in Varanasi | Diesel Price in Varanasi | CNG Price in Varanasi | LPG Price in Varanasi Stay updated with the latest Varanasi news.
He said arrangements would be made to ensure timely availability of vaccines. Veterinarian Dr Siddiqui said the symptoms raised suspicion of rabies, but confirmation required appropriate veterinary assessment and testing. The cow’s milk was also supplied to two shops and several households, triggering concern among residents of Dadi Khas and neighbouring Govindpur. He consulted veterinarians Bechan Singh, Hardev Yadav and a doctor at the local veterinary hospital. They suspected that the animal might have been bitten by a stray dog. A health department team led by pharmacist Siddharth Singh administered vaccines at the village camp. CHC in charge, Amarendra Thakur, advised all to seek medical assessment and follow the vaccination schedule prescribed by doctors. Health experts say drinking milk alone is not generally considered an established route of rabies transmission, but those who consumed the prasad should seek prompt medical advice if contact with potentially infectious saliva is suspected. Download the TOI App.
Livestock owner Navami Yadav said the cow had been unwell for one or two days before its condition deteriorated on Tuesday.