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Is Anti Rabies Vaccination Needed For A Bleeding Puppy Bite?

My 4-month old puppy was playing with my 12-yr old child this evening. The puppy was chasing her while running and the puppy got too excited. The puppy happen to bite her on the leg, it wasn't that deep but it bled a little. Does my child need anti rabies vaccination? We own the puppy and she's healthy but she will just get her anti rabies shot by the end of July. She has her other vaccinations. My daughter had a tetanus shot in the year 2006. Please reply asap.
Thu, 25 Sep 2014
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Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns.

Your child needs anti-rabies post-exposure prophylaxis as well as tetanus shot . Apart form this immediate cleansing of wound followed by local application of antiseptic like povidine -iodine liquid, oral antibiotics if required , analgesics for pain is required.

Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us.
*Always check for history of allergy before taking any medicine.
Wishing your child good health.


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Is Anti Rabies Vaccination Needed For A Bleeding Puppy Bite?

Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. Your child needs anti-rabies post-exposure prophylaxis as well as tetanus shot . Apart form this immediate cleansing of wound followed by local application of antiseptic like povidine -iodine liquid, oral antibiotics if required , analgesics for pain is required. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. *Always check for history of allergy before taking any medicine. Wishing your child good health. •     DISCLAIMER: - All the information provided here is for information purpose only , it is not a substitute for the advice of a physician after physical examination , it is not intended to replace your relationship with your doctor. This information in no way establishes a doctor-patient relationship. Before acting anything based on this information do consult your doctor. I recommend that online users seek the advice of a physician who can perform an in-person physical examination