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Is Rabies Shot Needed After Dog Bite Followed By Taking Tetanus Shots?
Hello.. My daughter & I were bitten on our legs two days ago. We went to the hospital & given a tenenus shots. The Dr. wanted to start us on the rabis shots. We did not get them. The dog is being quarintined for 10 days. The owner got the dog from a friend & has it for 4-6 weeks. We cannot get his vaccination documents. The police officer said that he spoke to the Vet. & the dog had his shots. We are getting numerous advise. Many saying we should get the series of rabi shot. Can you please advise us. Thanking you for your assistance...Worried Mother
Tue, 23 Sep 2014
Thank you for query.if the dog is immunised for rabies i do not see the need for taking ant irabies vaccine.if you have doubts over the vaccination status of the dog then there may be need for anti rabies vaccine.hope local treatment of the wound is taken care of. rabies is fatal many times if in doubt it is over treated with vaccination.You can get back to me for any clarifications .Dr Bharatesh D Basti Dermatologist and community medicine specialist
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