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Should I Give Rabies Vaccine For Dog Bite?

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Posted on Wed, 2 Jul 2014
Question: My son was biten or scratched by a dog 7 days back, can i give him anti rabies injection now and will it work
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Answered by Dr. Prashant Mahajan (33 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
yes

Detailed Answer:
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Welcome to the healthcaremagic
Yes.You can give him anti rabies vaccine.It will work.You need to give five doses on day 0,3,7,14,28.
It is always better to give it than thinking whether it will work and holding back.Because rabies is 100% fatal.Prevention is better than cure.
Happy to help you
Best regards
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Should I Give Rabies Vaccine For Dog Bite?

Brief Answer: yes Detailed Answer: Hi Welcome to the healthcaremagic Yes.You can give him anti rabies vaccine.It will work.You need to give five doses on day 0,3,7,14,28. It is always better to give it than thinking whether it will work and holding back.Because rabies is 100% fatal.Prevention is better than cure. Happy to help you Best regards