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Mass Rabies Vaccinations in Uttar Pradesh Village After Funeral Raita Scare
Budaun, Uttar Pradesh – December 29, 2025 – Nearly 200 residents of Piprauli village in Uttar Pradesh’s Budaun district received rabies vaccinations as a precautionary measure after they consumed raita (a curd-based dish) at a funeral ceremony. The incident occurred after villagers discovered the milk used to make the raita came from a buffalo that had been bitten by a dog before dying.
The funeral took place on December 23rd, and the buffalo reportedly died on December 26th, sparking panic amongst villagers concerned about potential rabies infection. Many flocked to the Ujhani community health center seeking immediate vaccination.
Chief Medical Officer Dr. Rameshwar Mishra confirmed the incident, stating the buffalo displayed symptoms of rabies before its death. While boiling milk typically eliminates rabies risk, authorities opted for mass vaccination as a preventative measure.
“Prevention is better than cure,” Dr. Mishra said. “Everyone who had any doubts was given the anti-rabies vaccine…the vaccination was done to prevent any potential risk.”
The health department reports no disease outbreak in the village, and the situation is currently under control. The Ujhani Community Health Centre has remained open over the weekend to accommodate vaccination efforts. Health officials are also monitoring the village to prevent the spread of misinformation or panic.
“The buffalo was bitten by a dog, due to which it fell ill and later died,” said villager Dharmpal. “The fear of infection arose because the ‘raaita’ was made from the milk of that same buffalo, so they got the rabies injection.”
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