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Is An Anti-rabies Vaccine Necessary After A Puppy Bite?
Hi, my 21-year old son was bitten by a pet puppy (some six weeks old ) a few hours ago. it caused some bleeding. He washed the wound immediately.Should he take anti-rabies vaccine? My father, thirty years ago was allergic to anti-rabies vaccine. He passed away due to the adverse reaction of the vaccine. i am a little scared to get my son administered with anti-rabies vaccine. What should i do?
Fri, 1 Jul 2016
Hello
Thanks for query .
Your son has a dog bite few hours ago .
Since the dog is known and can be kept under observation you may wait and watch the dog itself whether he has signs and symptoms of rabies .
If it does not show any signs of rabies it is not mandatory to take anti rabies vaccine .
In view of family history of allergic reaction to vaccine I would suggest you to avoid taking ARV.
D.Patil.
Thanks for query .
Your son has a dog bite few hours ago .
Since the dog is known and can be kept under observation you may wait and watch the dog itself whether he has signs and symptoms of rabies .
If it does not show any signs of rabies it is not mandatory to take anti rabies vaccine .
In view of family history of allergic reaction to vaccine I would suggest you to avoid taking ARV.
D.Patil.
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