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Ruby, the Labrador, is being celebrated as a local hero after surviving a viper bite while protecting her family.
The Forest Department has rightfully raised an alarm, asking people to be cautious of snakes till December.
The state health department has notified snakebite cases and deaths as diseases of public health importance under the Kerala Public Health Act 2023. The move follows a recent directive from the Kerala High Court to take steps to make snakebite envenomation a notifiable disease under the
Indira reportedly felt a sharp sting on her hand.
The polyvalent anti-snake venom (ASV) is effective only against what is commonly called the Big 4 venomous species.
Stress and anxiety increase the blood circulation, transporting the venom swiftly to the kidneys, heart and brain.
World First Aid Day is observed on the second Saturday of September to create awareness about the importance of first aid.
The Health Services Department, in consultation with the Director of General Education, presented a draft circular, which the Chief Secretary said could be adopted.
Chief Secretary will convene a meeting on September 1 to finalise guidelines for tackling snakebites and ensuring timely treatment.
Snakebite cases in Thiruvananthapuram have significantly decreased, thanks to improved preventive measures and the SARPA App.
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