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Suggest Precautions To Be Taken Post Dog Bite?

Hy doctor I have bitten by street dog very badly on my calves and on hips I have taken Suggest precautions to be takenTetanus injection and rabicure injection my doctor said I need to take four more dose of rabicure, iam scared what precaution I need to take. Will I be fine with this injections or need to do something else
Sat, 31 May 2014
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Hi dear.Thanks for posting the question on forum.I am glad that you have started post exposure prophylaxis.Complete the course.

Watch the dog for any rabid signs for 10 days if possible.Nothing needs to be done.You shall get well soon.
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Suggest Precautions To Be Taken Post Dog Bite?

Hi dear.Thanks for posting the question on forum.I am glad that you have started post exposure prophylaxis.Complete the course. Watch the dog for any rabid signs for 10 days if possible.Nothing needs to be done.You shall get well soon.