
Is Anti-rabies Vaccination Advisable After Getting Scratched By A Pet Dog?

Question: My daughter has bitten by my pet dog. My dog is 7 years old and is up to date with vaccine and my daughter is also taken full course of rabies vaccine 2 years back. The wound is not deep just a scratch and small bite on hand but blood came out. We took basic firstaid for it and my daughter is also taken tetanus 2 months back. Now is rabies vaccine necessary? Pls help
Brief Answer:
Your daughter is free from the rabies..
Detailed Answer:
Hello Shital,
Thank you for posting your query to HCM,
I am Dr Arun Tank infectious diseases specialist, I read and understand your concer, answering your concern now.
Your question is very clear and there is no need to worry.
You can allay your fear as your regarding rabies.
Your daughter is free of rabies because of vaccination of pet and daughter both.
You can ask me for further query here.
Thank you
Your daughter is free from the rabies..
Detailed Answer:
Hello Shital,
Thank you for posting your query to HCM,
I am Dr Arun Tank infectious diseases specialist, I read and understand your concer, answering your concern now.
Your question is very clear and there is no need to worry.
You can allay your fear as your regarding rabies.
Your daughter is free of rabies because of vaccination of pet and daughter both.
You can ask me for further query here.
Thank you
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