Kerala Government has sought a directive from the Centre to re-examine the quality of available anti-rabies vaccine as stray dog bites have claimed one more life in the State.<br />'' <br />'' Health Minister Veena George said, she has written to the Union Health Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandavya conveying growing public concern after a fifth person died of dog bite in the State despite being administered the rabies vaccine. All the five had received the vaccine that was issued with certificates &nbsp;after quality checks at the Central Drugs Laboratory, which functions as per the provisions of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, the Health Minister said.<br />'' <br />'' On Monday in Pathanamthitta district, a 12-year-old girl, who had taken three doses of vaccine, died while undergoing treatment.&nbsp;
News On AIR | September 7, 2022 9:46 AM
Kerala govt seeks directive from Centre to re-examine quality of anti-rabies vaccine