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Is Rabies Vaccination Advisable For The Slight Scratch Done By Dog?

Well a friend s dog scratched me, and I m afraid of rabies (always have been) and I have a slight scratch that I put rubbing alcohol a few minutes later and there was a slight burn, should I be concerned? I see red on it, maybe the blood trying to escape?
Tue, 7 Jul 2015
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HI,
I understand your query.
If the dog has bitten you & the scratch is due to teeth of dog with blood,,you need anti rabies injection. But in case it's just a nail scratch you don't need it. Only injection T T is sufficient.
If the biting dog is a pet dog & received anti rabies vaccine.. you need not take Rabies vaccine , only inj. TT will do.
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Is Rabies Vaccination Advisable For The Slight Scratch Done By Dog?

HI, I understand your query. If the dog has bitten you & the scratch is due to teeth of dog with blood,,you need anti rabies injection. But in case it s just a nail scratch you don t need it. Only injection T T is sufficient. If the biting dog is a pet dog & received anti rabies vaccine.. you need not take Rabies vaccine , only inj. TT will do. Thanks.