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Should I Be Worried About Scratches From A Dog?
my 3 yr old son was scracthed by dog paw on his cheek and nose. the dog is 15 and not vaccinated. I cleaned the scratches and applied germolene and gave him analgesia. He's now asleep should i seek further medical advice
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Marcella Taylor
Many Thanks
Marcella Taylor
Sat, 19 Apr 2014
Hi,
Thank you for asking question on health care magic.
Once scratches develop by contact with the paw of the dog, one should observe the dog for 10 days.
Meanwhile Rabipur shots to be given on '0' day (starting day of injections), 4th and 7th days.
If the dog is alright after 10 days no further shots needed.
Otherwise 2 more shots on day 14 and 30th day are needed.
Hope this answer will serve your purpose
Please feel free to ask any more queries if required
Take care
Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCH
Associate professor of pediatrics
Thank you for asking question on health care magic.
Once scratches develop by contact with the paw of the dog, one should observe the dog for 10 days.
Meanwhile Rabipur shots to be given on '0' day (starting day of injections), 4th and 7th days.
If the dog is alright after 10 days no further shots needed.
Otherwise 2 more shots on day 14 and 30th day are needed.
Hope this answer will serve your purpose
Please feel free to ask any more queries if required
Take care
Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCH
Associate professor of pediatrics
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