Woman Passes Away After Receiving Third Anti-Rabies Vaccine Dose Following Cat Scratch
A woman reportedly lost her life after receiving her third dose of an anti-rabies vaccine following a cat scratch.
Rabies is a serious viral disease that affects the brain and spinal cord, usually spread through the saliva of infected animals via bites or scratches. It is most commonly seen in animals like dogs, cats, bats, and other mammals. If untreated, rabies can be fatal once symptoms appear.
In humans, rabies typically starts with flu-like symptoms such as fever, headache, and weakness. As the disease progresses, it can cause confusion, hallucinations, difficulty swallowing, and paralysis. If not treated promptly after exposure, rabies can lead to severe neurological symptoms and death.
Recently, the Facebook page 103.1 Brigada News FM in Naga City reported that a woman passed away after she was allegedly scratched by a cat. The post garnered various reactions from the online community.
The woman, said to be a college instructor from Tagum City, sought medical treatment after being scratched by a cat. During her course of treatment, she received multiple doses of the anti-rabies vaccine.
It was after her third dose that her condition reportedly worsened, eventually leading to her untimely death. The incident has raised questions, with people wondering if it was the vaccine or another factor that caused the incident.
However, as of now, there has been no official confirmation or statement from the City Veterinarian’s Office regarding the exact details of the case or its connection to the anti-rabies treatment.
The incident points out the importance of careful medical observation and public education regarding rabies and its prevention.
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Many netizens share their thoughts, with some expressing sympathy for the victim’s family and others asking for clearer guidelines on rabies prevention. Authorities have yet to release a detailed statement clarifying the situation.
The social media users expressed their reactions to the post:
