After a warm debate erupted Order to catch, sterilize and permanent stray dogs to catch the order of the Supreme Court For shelters in Delhi-NCR. By joining the discussion, doctors highlight a significant increase in dog bites cases, mainly the brunt of attacks with children.

Dr., an infectiologist from Fortis Gurgaon, Dr. According to Neha Rastogi, the Dog Bite case has marked a jump of 76 percent in 2023 in 2023 in 2024.

Dr. Rustogi said, “Children 5 and 14 are the weakest groups that we see for dog bites, often because they inadvertently are more likely to interact or provoke animals. Elderly individuals and external workers, such as delivery personnel, are also at risk.”

He pointed to a sharp increase in matters, with his outpatient department (OPD) now looking at 25 to 35 cases per month, only four to 15 cases from 10 to 15 cases only four to 15 years ago. This increase indicates a increasing growth in national data across the country.

On rabies infection in humans, Dr. Rastogi said that such cases remain rare and usually occur when there is a delay in demanding medical care or receiving post-just preventive treatment.

“While human rabies are rare due to better awareness and vaccination, I have seen 2-3 confirmed cases in the last 12-15 years. These have happened in individuals who either did not receive proper post-exposure profilexis or were delaying care. The rabies are about 100% fatal, so there are about 100% fatal, so the symptoms develop, so there is only one symptoms, so prevention is only real security.”

What to do after dog bites

The doctor explained that the standard of care after the dog bite includes immediate and completely washing with soap and flowing water, explaining the doctor.

This will be followed by vaccination after the risk.

In severe bite, rabies immunoglobulin is administered and tetanus profilexis is also given if necessary.

“Timely intervention is important, delays may be a threat to life,” he commented.

Vaccine availability

Since dog bites cases have marked a jump of 76 percent between 2023 and 2024, it has caused some sometimes causing a deficiency of vaccine in some states, especially in small health centers.

“Dog biting cases are increasing by 37 lakhs in 2023 in 2023, in 2024, in some states, the vaccine supply has been stressed, although major hospitals have generally managed to maintain stock. However, rabies immunoglobulin, especially for children and serious category III bits, may be in particular.”

Many factors contribute to an increase in cases of dog bites, including rapid urbanization, growing stray dog population, and an increase in human-cloak interactions. Experts say that the healthcare calls for immediate action to implement effective prevention strategies and public awareness programs from animal control officers.