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Should Anti Rabies Injection Be Taken After Minor Dog Bite?
Dear Dr.,
today a street dog has bitten me at 9 am. but fortunately i wear a denim trouser so couldn't harm much, only abrasion and reddish and some pain at the wound, no blood came . I have taken anti tetanus injection. Should I take anti rebbies vaccine or not?
today a street dog has bitten me at 9 am. but fortunately i wear a denim trouser so couldn't harm much, only abrasion and reddish and some pain at the wound, no blood came . I have taken anti tetanus injection. Should I take anti rebbies vaccine or not?
Thu, 29 May 2014
Hi,
Welcome to HCM!
Even though you were wearing a jeans and there are only minor abrasions, still I'd recommend you to visit a doctor, get examined and take anti rabies injection. There is always a risk of getting infected even with minor bite.
A doctor would be able to decide only after looking at your wound.
Hence I'd strongly advice you to visit a doctor and get examined.
Wishing you good health.
With warm regards,
Dr. Sridhar
Welcome to HCM!
Even though you were wearing a jeans and there are only minor abrasions, still I'd recommend you to visit a doctor, get examined and take anti rabies injection. There is always a risk of getting infected even with minor bite.
A doctor would be able to decide only after looking at your wound.
Hence I'd strongly advice you to visit a doctor and get examined.
Wishing you good health.
With warm regards,
Dr. Sridhar
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