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Does Getting Scratched By Vaccinated Dog Require Medical Attention?

Hi, I got scratched by nails from a friends dog. I got very little blood and little scratch marks which are barely visible after applying betadin. I had taked rabbis injections 3 yrs ago for a dog bite. This friends dog is vaccinated. Is it serious or I dont need to do anything
Wed, 9 Apr 2014
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A scratch from a properly vaccinated dog does not require an ARV .
A anti tetanus vaccine is required though(if not taken for 3 months)
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Does Getting Scratched By Vaccinated Dog Require Medical Attention?

A scratch from a properly vaccinated dog does not require an ARV . A anti tetanus vaccine is required though(if not taken for 3 months)