In just four months of 2026, Tamil Nadu records 2.63 lakh dog bites, 17 deaths (opens original article in a new tab)

Tamil Nadu recorded 2.63 lakh dog bites and 17 rabies deaths in four months of 2026, with experts highlighting challenges in controlling the stray dog population and improving rabies vaccination coverage. Health officials emphasize the importance of wound washing and rabies immunoglobulin for severe bites, while the DPH intensifies defaulter tracing for vaccination completion.

• Tamil Nadu recorded 2.63 lakh dog bites and 17 rabies deaths in four months of 2026
• Experts highlight challenges in animal birth control and rabies vaccination efforts
• Health officials emphasize the importance of wound washing and rabies immunoglobulin for severe bites
• DPH intensifies defaulter tracing for vaccination completion
• Chennai, Salem, Tiruchi, and Dindigul report higher dog bite numbers