Please beware of dog bites and if you're even bitten PLEASE go to a doctor

My cousin was bitten by a dog three months ago. It wasn’t even a serious injury—just a small prick, barely noticeable. Because of that, he didn’t get any treatment or a rabies vaccine.

A few days ago, he started experiencing strange body pain, fevers, and chills. He saw a doctor but didn’t mention the bite, so they were only given painkillers. Things took a turn for the worse this morning—sudden difficulty breathing, hallucinations, and a terrifying aversion to water. He was rushed to the hospital, but even the doctors struggled to understand what was happening until a family member casually mentioned the dog bite. That’s when it became clear: it was rabies.

Now, He's on a ventilator, and the prognosis isn’t good. Rabies is 100% preventable if treated before symptoms appear, but once they do, there’s no cure. Please take dog bites seriously—no matter how small. If you’re ever bitten, see a doctor immediately. It could save your life.