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Should I Get A Shot For A Stray Dog Licking My Hand?
Dear Doctor, I was sitting in my car talking on the phone with my window open. When I looked out the door I saw a stray dog sniffing for food near my door, I simultaneously felt a burning sensation on broken skin on one of my fingers which was holding the phone. Now I m in doubt that did that stray dog licked my hand while I was talking on the phone and looking the other way. If so than should I get a shot? Please help me doctor, I m really worried. Thanks P.S. This happened 13 days back.
Thu, 14 Feb 2013
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YOUR HAND HAS A VERY HIGH NUMBER OF NERVES PER UNIT AREA , AND IF THE DOG SALIVA HAD RABIES VIRUS ,THERE IS A HIGHER CHANCE OF IT BEING TRANSMITTED TO YOUR CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM ( BRAIN AND SPINAL CORD ) .
13 days is a bit late for the vaccine , But do take the vaccine
YOUR HAND HAS A VERY HIGH NUMBER OF NERVES PER UNIT AREA , AND IF THE DOG SALIVA HAD RABIES VIRUS ,THERE IS A HIGHER CHANCE OF IT BEING TRANSMITTED TO YOUR CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM ( BRAIN AND SPINAL CORD ) .
13 days is a bit late for the vaccine , But do take the vaccine
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