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Will A Vaccinated Dog Bite Lead Infection In Future?
Good morning doctor, I had been bitten by a dog before 1 month.I got small scratch only,still i have not taken rabies vaccine because the dog which was bitten me got vaccine within every year ,so i have taken the tetanus injection only. but now i am worried that in future does it effects me. so,my question is that am i require to take the vaccine. plz doctor advice me . thank u sorry i have not credit card i thout that this is the free online health problem solution
Tue, 3 Jun 2014
Hi dear.Thanks for asking on HCM.
Superficial scratch especially without oozing of blood does not need vaccination.Donot panic if the dog is vaccinated.TT shall suffice.I would recommend vaccination of if the bite is deep.Hope this answers your query.
Superficial scratch especially without oozing of blood does not need vaccination.Donot panic if the dog is vaccinated.TT shall suffice.I would recommend vaccination of if the bite is deep.Hope this answers your query.
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