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Do I Need A Tetanus Or Rabies Injection After A Puppy Bite ?
ive had my finger sliced open by my mums puppy, its bleeding but not badly, the pup hasnt had its vacinations, just curious as to whether i will need a vacination?
Mon, 9 Jan 2012
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After dog bite
- If pet dog and have had his rabies vaccination you need no rabies vaccination. But watch to dog for 10 days for signs of rabidness. If you had not your TT immunization in last 6 months plz have it.
- If Rabid Dog bite - Inj Rabipur in 5 doses you must taken and inj TT if not taken in last 6 months.
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Welcome to HealthcareMagic
After dog bite
- If pet dog and have had his rabies vaccination you need no rabies vaccination. But watch to dog for 10 days for signs of rabidness. If you had not your TT immunization in last 6 months plz have it.
- If Rabid Dog bite - Inj Rabipur in 5 doses you must taken and inj TT if not taken in last 6 months.
Have a Healthful Day..
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hello dear,kindly take the inj TT and also the vaccinations for rabies.the course of 5 inj.
get ur pet also immunised. wash the area bitten with soap and water.prevention is better than cure.
get ur pet also immunised. wash the area bitten with soap and water.prevention is better than cure.
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