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Is Anti Rabies Injection Required After Dog Bite?

yesterday a three month old dog bite my child(3year old).The baby dog is now not eating nothing ,but it is alive. There are 3-4 scratches in my child's leg.They are not deep.I washed the wound immediately in running water and applied dettol (liquid).Now shall I give him anti rabies injection ?
Mon, 27 Jul 2015
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I reviewed your history.
Antirabies vaccine is needed after any dog bite, hence I advice you to consult your doctor for antirabies vaccine.


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Is Anti Rabies Injection Required After Dog Bite?

Hello Welcome to Health care Magic. I reviewed your history. Antirabies vaccine is needed after any dog bite, hence I advice you to consult your doctor for antirabies vaccine. Thank you