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Do I Need Anti-rabies Vaccine After A Dog Scratch When My Previous Vaccines Were 6 Years Ago?

Posted on Wed, 12 Jul 2023

Question: my pet dog (fully vaccinated against rabies 2 months ago) has scratched my arm. i had taken anti rabies shots more than 6 years ago. do i need?

also please note that my pet dog was bitten by a stray money but after that he got a full doze of anti rabies vaccine.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Parth Goswami (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
No need to take anti rabies vaccine.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

Your pet dog is fully vaccinated against rabies.
So your dog is protected against rabies.

So there is no need to take anti rabies vaccine for you.

You have very minor scratch over forearm without bleeding.
So don't worry.

Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards

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