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Is It Necessary To Get Anti-rabies After A Dog Bite?
i got bitten by my pet dog 4 days ago. and 3 days ago i got anti rabies' first dose. my dog missed the anti rabies last year. and it was just a reddish mark on my finger, it didnt even bleed. is it necesary to have gotten to first dose? my dog is perfectly fine by the way
Tue, 24 Jun 2014
Dear Friend.
Welcome to HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney. I have read your query in detail. I understand your concern.
It is advisable to get rabies vaccination even after a small exposure from the dog.
You never know that your dog might be rabid!!
So, why to take the risk.
So, take rabies vaccination. If you find your dog in good health even after 10 days, get your dog vaccinated too.
The redness on your finger might be due to cellulitis.
This might get worse.
If you could send us the photograph of your finger, we could help you in deciding whether you require antibiotics for that or not
This is my best advise 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.
It is advisable to get rabies vaccination even after a small exposure from the dog.
You never know that your dog might be rabid!!
So, why to take the risk.
So, take rabies vaccination. If you find your dog in good health even after 10 days, get your dog vaccinated too.
The redness on your finger might be due to cellulitis.
This might get worse.
If you could send us the photograph of your finger, we could help you in deciding whether you require antibiotics for that or not
This is my best advise 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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