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Bitten By Dog. Took 3 Doses Of Tetanus, Anti Rabies Vaccine. Dog Had Bitten Another Child Before. Take More Injections?
Hi Doctor, my daughter was bitten by dog few days ago, immidiately that 1 tetenus and 1 anti rabi vaccine was given, and later they asked to take remianing 2 dose after 3rd and 7th day. which we completed.
Do we need to take 2 more injections? regarding tht dog - he is normal but has bitten one more child before he bite my daughter
Do we need to take 2 more injections? regarding tht dog - he is normal but has bitten one more child before he bite my daughter
Thu, 28 Nov 2013
Hi think two more injections are necessary on 21 st day and 30 th day as i has already bitten some other child .local care of the wound is a must in this care .use of broad spectrum antibiotic twice daily and painiiller twice daily can cure the bitten area
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