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Should I Take Anti-rabies Vaccine After Dog Bite If Previously Vaccinated?
hi, im heil 21y/o..should I be worried and have new vaccine? I was bitten by our 2 months old puppy who hasn't been vaccinated w anti rabies last august 17 had my anti rabies shot the next day august 18 2nd shot august 22 but today august 24 I was playing with my pup and he accidentally bit my hand it has a slight scratch and still hurts I washed it with soap and alcohol. im so worried. please healp
Thu, 26 Feb 2015
Hello there,
I am dr.milan an infectious disease specialist answering your question.
Hope i have given appropriate guidance to you.
See there are reports suggests sometimes normal dog have virus in his saliva. So should not take chance about that.
I think you should visit yr physician for the wound cause by dog biting. if it is just scratch than mostly you need not to take injection. But local examination is needed for confirmation.
So plz do suggested things as early as possible.
if you have any query you can consult me anytime.
Give me star rating, helpful vote & thank you according to your satisfaction level.
Thanking you.
I am dr.milan an infectious disease specialist answering your question.
Hope i have given appropriate guidance to you.
See there are reports suggests sometimes normal dog have virus in his saliva. So should not take chance about that.
I think you should visit yr physician for the wound cause by dog biting. if it is just scratch than mostly you need not to take injection. But local examination is needed for confirmation.
So plz do suggested things as early as possible.
if you have any query you can consult me anytime.
Give me star rating, helpful vote & thank you according to your satisfaction level.
Thanking you.
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