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Is Rabies Vaccination Required After Being Scratched By A Dog?

Hi, I am Ramesh, Yesterday a street dog made scratch to my son s leg. He came to home and drink water from Bottle and drained out remaining water and today i fill and drink water in same bottle after 15 hours. So should i concern to doctor regarding rabies.
Tue, 8 Sep 2015
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If you are bitten or scratched by a rabid animal, you must :
Wash the wound thoroughly with soap and water for at least 15 minutes.
Apply ethanol or a similar antiseptic to prevent secondary infection.
Seek urgent medical attention. You need to start post-exposure prophylaxis as soon as possible.
If you have already had pre-exposure prophylaxis, you still need further treatment.
Modern vaccines are the only way to prevent the onset of rabies after exposure. Traditional remedies, such as jackfruit gum and chilli powder do not stop the rabies virus.
Please treat any potential exposure to rabies seriously. Once clinical symptoms appear, death is almost inevitable.

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Is Rabies Vaccination Required After Being Scratched By A Dog?

If you are bitten or scratched by a rabid animal, you must : Wash the wound thoroughly with soap and water for at least 15 minutes. Apply ethanol or a similar antiseptic to prevent secondary infection. Seek urgent medical attention. You need to start post-exposure prophylaxis as soon as possible. If you have already had pre-exposure prophylaxis, you still need further treatment. Modern vaccines are the only way to prevent the onset of rabies after exposure. Traditional remedies, such as jackfruit gum and chilli powder do not stop the rabies virus. Please treat any potential exposure to rabies seriously. Once clinical symptoms appear, death is almost inevitable.