Vaccine Worries: What's Happening with Rabies Shots in India?

Australia recently raised alarms about fake rabies vaccines in India. They said some batches of the Indian-made Abhayrab vaccine might not be real. This news came out on December 27, 2025. Australia told travelers who got the vaccine in India since November 1, 2023, to get new shots. They suggested using other approved vaccines like Rabipur or Verorab. But the Indian company that makes Abhayrab, Indian Immunologicals Limited (IIL), disagrees. They say the problem was just one fake batch. They found it in January 2025 and fixed it. IIL says their vaccines are safe and tested well. They think Australia's warning is too much.Rabies is a very serious disease. It's almost always deadly once symptoms show up. Dogs cause most rabies cases. Kids aged 5 to 14 get it the most. But if you get the vaccine right after a bite, it can save your life. This is why the fake vaccine news is so worrying. Travelers to India should be careful. They should avoid stray animals and get vaccinated before they go. If they get bitten, they should wash the wound and see a doctor right away. Some people, like vet workers, need extra shots. This situation shows how important it is to have real, safe vaccines. Even one fake vaccine can cause big problems. Everyone should work together to make sure vaccines are real and safe.