Woman Dies of Rabies After Being Bitten by Dog During Yoga Retreat, CDC Says

Woman Dies of Rabies After Being Bitten by Dog During Yoga Retreat, CDC Says
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Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
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A Virginia woman who died in 2017 contracted rabies from a dog bite sustained in India during a yoga retreat, confirmed the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) this week.

The CDC released its report on Jan. 4, cautioning travelers to get a rabies shot before heading to the country, according to The Associated Press in a Jan. 8 report.
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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