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Question: Hi Doctor,
I was bitten by a rat yesterday at my home. I had caught a rat and was going to throw him outside. This is when he bit me. As a precautionary measure, I have taken the Tetanus vaccine. Is it enough or do I need to do something more? I am worried, please suggest.
I was bitten by a rat yesterday at my home. I had caught a rat and was going to throw him outside. This is when he bit me. As a precautionary measure, I have taken the Tetanus vaccine. Is it enough or do I need to do something more? I am worried, please suggest.
Brief Answer:
Not enough, rabies vaccine needed
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for using the Ask a Doctor service.
I have gone through your query and understand your concern. Taking a tetanus shot is not going to be enough. You need to take a full course of anti-rabies vaccines since rats can also transmit rabies which is lethal in humans.
Regards
Not enough, rabies vaccine needed
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for using the Ask a Doctor service.
I have gone through your query and understand your concern. Taking a tetanus shot is not going to be enough. You need to take a full course of anti-rabies vaccines since rats can also transmit rabies which is lethal in humans.
Regards
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