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Is It Must To Take Anti-rabies Vaccination After A Dog Bite?
I am 41 years old,5'9" and 65 Kgs. My pet dog scratched me today and its teeth made two small punctures on my thigh though my trousers have no j=hole marks or tear in them.My dog was vaccinated against rabies on Jan.29th 2011.Do I need to take an anti rabbies injection?
Mon, 23 Jun 2014
hai,
yes it is advisable to take anti rabies vaccine. depends on the type contact it varies.
there is a general guideline for treatment for the affected area and vaccine therapy for prophylaxis.
consult a general physician to get the affected area examined and take a advise from him for better assessment to take vaccine or not.
depending upon the physician assessment the dose of vaccine will also be determined.
Thank you
Hope i answered your query.
yes it is advisable to take anti rabies vaccine. depends on the type contact it varies.
there is a general guideline for treatment for the affected area and vaccine therapy for prophylaxis.
consult a general physician to get the affected area examined and take a advise from him for better assessment to take vaccine or not.
depending upon the physician assessment the dose of vaccine will also be determined.
Thank you
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