A man who survived a fatal rabies attack has begun a grueling treatment regimen, receiving multiple rounds of the rare and painful rabies vaccination. The process, which involves repeated doses over weeks, aims to combat the virus after exposure—though survival remains exceptionally rare. Experts emphasize the severity of rabies, which is nearly always deadly once symptoms appear, making his recovery a medical milestone. The ongoing shots highlight both the urgency of post-exposure care and the challenges of treating one of the world’s deadliest diseases.
He has since undergone multiple rounds of rabies shots, with more to come in the coming weeks.