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Got Scratch By Puppy In Finger Tip, No Bleeding. Do I Need To Take Anti Rabies Vaccine?
Im 35 yrs old, I got one scratch by my 2 months old puppy with her fang in the tip of my ring finger, no bleeding, it was happened yesterday afternoon. Now, I ve finished my laundry, I felt a slight pain in my finger, do i need to take anti rabies vaccine? Thanks and God Bless...
Tue, 10 Dec 2013
Hi,
Welcome to HCM.
If your puppy has been vaccinated on schedule, then you do not need to get anti rabies vaccine. The wound should have been cleaned thoroughly with soap and running water as soon as possible. Keep the area clean and dry. Thanks.
Welcome to HCM.
If your puppy has been vaccinated on schedule, then you do not need to get anti rabies vaccine. The wound should have been cleaned thoroughly with soap and running water as soon as possible. Keep the area clean and dry. Thanks.
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