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Rabies Death After Vaccination Shocks City
1 Jun
Summary
- A 13-year-old boy died of rabies three months after vaccination.
- The boy received a full rabies immunization at Abbasi Shaheed Hospital.
- He presented with fever, fits, and hydrophobia before passing away.

A 13-year-old laborer has died from rabies, raising concerns after he received a complete vaccination course three months earlier. The boy was bitten by a stray dog approximately three months before his death.
He was administered a full dose of rabies immunization at Abbasi Shaheed Hospital. Despite this, he was brought to JPMC on May 26th, suffering from a ten-day fever, fits, and hydrophobia, indicating severe rabies symptoms.
Admitted to the neuromedical ward, his condition deteriorated, and he passed away on the same day, May 26th, at 3:30 PM. The incident highlights a critical public health concern regarding rabies prevention and treatment.