6-Year-Old Boy in Quezon Dies from Rabies
A 6-year-old boy from Gumaca, Quezon passed away after suffering from rabies, more than a month after being bitten by their family’s pet puppy.
Rabies is a serious and deadly disease caused by a virus. It usually spreads to humans through the bite or scratch of an infected animal, most commonly dogs. The virus affects the brain and nervous system, and once symptoms appear, it is almost always fatal if not treated right away.
Recently, a young boy died after being bitten by their puppy. According to the boy’s father, the child was bitten on May 10, 2025. At first, the family did not expect any serious outcome since the boy completed his rabies shots on June 4, 2025. However, the child developed a fever and stomach pain last week.
By Thursday, the child’s condition worsened. The following day, his symptoms became more serious, prompting the family to rush him to the hospital. Sadly, the boy passed away shortly after being admitted.
The tragic incident happened despite the child receiving a complete dose of the rabies vaccine.
The boy’s remains were cremated, and his ashes are now kept at their home. The grieving parents are now seeking a deeper investigation to understand what truly caused their son’s death.
Doctors from the hospital explained that, in rare cases, rabies can still be fatal even after vaccination. Some important factors include how deep the bite was, the condition of the animal, and the timing of the treatment.
In a similar report, a woman in Bacolod City dies of rabies months after dog bite
It was also revealed that the parents did not inform doctors immediately that the puppy which bit the child had already died. The detail could have helped doctors assess the risk more accurately and may have changed how the case was handled.
The incident reminds the public to take all animal bites seriously, even from pets. Immediate medical attention, close monitoring, and honest communication with healthcare workers are all important in preventing rabies-related deaths.