CHENNAI: Recent data from the Tamil Nadu Public Health and Preventive Medicine Department reveals a concerning increase in dog bite incidents across TN this year, though the number of resultant rabies deaths has seen a drop.

As of now, a reported 5.25 lakh people have suffered from dog bites in 2025. This marks a sharp increase from the 4.8 lakh cases recorded in the entirety of the previous year.

However, official death toll from rabies has fallen. While 43 fatalities occurred last year, the number stands at 28 so far this year.

Health officials confirmed that all government hospitals, district hospitals, and urban healthcare centres across TN maintain an adequate stock of anti-rabies medicines and vaccines for timely treatment. The department issued clear guidelines for those exposed

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