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Thailand Reports 2026 Rabies Death: Vaccination Urged

2/14/2026

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Thailand reports 2026 rabies death, a 36-year-old man who refused vaccination after a late-2025 puppy bite.
He developed chest tightness and breathing difficulties and died January 25, 2026.
The Department of Disease Control (DDC) confirmed the death and urged vaccination after bites.
In 2025, seven rabies deaths occurred, due to not seeking care after bites.
The DDC urges wound washing, medical care, and pet vaccination to prevent transmission.

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Thailand reports 2026 rabies death, a 36-year-old man who refused vaccination after a late-2025 puppy bite.
He developed chest tightness and breathing difficulties and died January 25, 2026.
The Department of Disease Control (DDC) confirmed the death and urged vaccination after bites.
In 2025, seven rabies deaths occurred, due to not seeking care after bites.
The DDC urges wound washing, medical care, and pet vaccination to prevent transmission.