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Should I Get Anti-tetanus Shot For Being Scratched By A Puppy Who Hasn't Had Anti-rabies Shot?
hi doctor i was playing with my 4 month old puppy and accidentally scratch
my foot with his tooth. The scratch has small wound with small amount of blood, i immediately clean with soap and water and put some alcohol. my dog is Ziberian Husky with vaccine a month ago but not injected by anti rabbies. Do i need to be shot by anti Tetanus ???
my foot with his tooth. The scratch has small wound with small amount of blood, i immediately clean with soap and water and put some alcohol. my dog is Ziberian Husky with vaccine a month ago but not injected by anti rabbies. Do i need to be shot by anti Tetanus ???
Fri, 6 Dec 2013
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Yes,you have to take tetanus injection intramuscular.
You have to also complete anti rabies injections even after any type of dog bite weather it is vaccinated or not vaccinated.
It's schedule is on 0,3,7,14 and on 28th day.
Take nsaid to subside pain,inflammation and promote healing.
Take proper local care.
Consult your family physician for further guidance.
Yes,you have to take tetanus injection intramuscular.
You have to also complete anti rabies injections even after any type of dog bite weather it is vaccinated or not vaccinated.
It's schedule is on 0,3,7,14 and on 28th day.
Take nsaid to subside pain,inflammation and promote healing.
Take proper local care.
Consult your family physician for further guidance.
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