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Is Anti Rabies Necessary After Dog Bite If Its Vaccinated?
my mother got very minor bite by dog over two-three layers of cloth(Saree) 3 days back. she enquired about the dog. it is a pet dog & the owner told that it doesn't bite, it just holds.& it is proprly vaccinated.Is it necessary to get anti-rabies vaccination? Can it be started now?
Wed, 10 Sep 2014
If you are certain the dog has been vaccinated for rabies, there is no need for your mother to get the anti-rabies vaccination. If it's not certain, it's not too late for her to start the series. Hope this helps.
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