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How To Treat Dog Bite?
My 8 yr old son was bitten by our puppy yesterday. He had anti-tetanus toxoid vaccine later that day since tomorrow only the anti-rabbies vaccine is available in our place. But now he is having fever of 37.5. Please also tell me, is fever the effect of anti-tetanus toxoid vaccine?
Mon, 26 May 2014
Dear Friend.
Welcome to HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney. I have read your query in detail. I understand your concern.
Fever can be because of tetanus vaccination.
But more important here is to rule out cellulitis of the local part where the dog had bitten.
So, get an examination by a doctor, if required he would start you on antibiotics.
Also, it is necessary to complete the course of Rabies vaccination.
This is my best advice for you based on available details. If you have any further query please ask me.
Stay Healthy.
Dr Anshul Varshney, MD
Welcome to HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney. I have read your query in detail. I understand your concern.
Fever can be because of tetanus vaccination.
But more important here is to rule out cellulitis of the local part where the dog had bitten.
So, get an examination by a doctor, if required he would start you on antibiotics.
Also, it is necessary to complete the course of Rabies vaccination.
This is my best advice for you based on available details. If you have any further query please ask me.
Stay Healthy.
Dr Anshul Varshney, MD
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