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Does Getting Scratched By Labrador Puppy Require Four Anti Rabies Vaccination?
I m having a one month Labrador puppy. A small scratch has been made by its teeth, actually it did not bite I was trying to remove a stone from its mouth suddenly its teeth was touched to my thumb finger. I got only minute blood not even a drop. So I ve washed my hand and taken anti rabies vaccination. Is it necessary to take more 4 vaccinations. Reply me please.
Mon, 8 Sep 2014
General & Family Physician, Dr. Amarnath's Response
welcome to hcm, liking and biting from domestic dogs also need anti rabies vaccinations. licking only the skin does not need treatment o other things like scratching and biting needs post exposture prophylaxis for rabis and the animal should be watched for 10 days if the animal remains healthy for 10 days treatment could be discontinued or else the whole course of treatment has to be continued hope this explains
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Does Getting Scratched By Labrador Puppy Require Four Anti Rabies Vaccination?
welcome to hcm, liking and biting from domestic dogs also need anti rabies vaccinations. licking only the skin does not need treatment o other things like scratching and biting needs post exposture prophylaxis for rabis and the animal should be watched for 10 days if the animal remains healthy for 10 days treatment could be discontinued or else the whole course of treatment has to be continued hope this explains