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Should Rabipur Vaccination Be Taken For A Dog Scratch?

Hi I my son is 5 yrs old and we have puppy at home. I found a scratch on my son foot and we are in doubt if it's while playing with puppy. We took him to doctor, she advise if it's doubt take 5 rabipur vaccines. I am worried are there any side effects of same or we can go ahead with it. Are 3 vaccines not sufficient.
Mon, 23 Jan 2017
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Hello dear
I understand your concern

Scratch can cause transmission of the rabies virus.
Rabies is very fatal disease.

I would suggest to follow appropriate anti rabies vaccination schedule according to your doctor advise.
Complete five does will provide immunity.
Just three dose is not sufficient
Better to take 0,3,7,14,28 days dose.

Make sure that there is no infection and pus formation at bite site.
If infection occur topical antibiotic will help
Hope this may help you

Contact further if follow up needed
Best regards
Dr. Sagar
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Should Rabipur Vaccination Be Taken For A Dog Scratch?

Hello dear I understand your concern Scratch can cause transmission of the rabies virus. Rabies is very fatal disease. I would suggest to follow appropriate anti rabies vaccination schedule according to your doctor advise. Complete five does will provide immunity. Just three dose is not sufficient Better to take 0,3,7,14,28 days dose. Make sure that there is no infection and pus formation at bite site. If infection occur topical antibiotic will help Hope this may help you Contact further if follow up needed Best regards Dr. Sagar