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Are Rabies Injection Recommended For A Dog Scratch?
Hi. I was attacked by a German Shepard, who seemed to be lost, and it did not bite me but I have several scratch marks on my legs and arms. The dog kept grabbing me for at least 15-20 mins so I did have it's saliva on my skin. I got the tetanus shot but do I need a rabies shot as well. Thanks
Thu, 28 Apr 2016
Hi. Thanks for posting your question on HCM.
In your case, you have got minor scratches on your legs and arms and it fits into category II of WHO guidelines for rabies vaccination and dog is also not traceable. So it is better to get vaccinated by anti rabies vaccination.
In your case, you have got minor scratches on your legs and arms and it fits into category II of WHO guidelines for rabies vaccination and dog is also not traceable. So it is better to get vaccinated by anti rabies vaccination.
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