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Suggest Treatment For Dog Bite
the dog is a year old and has been given rabes vaccine one months back and the next dose is to be given next month;has bitten my friend's wife who is 2-3 months pregnant.no bolld came out,was just a minor scratch.
what should be done?
please suggest
what should be done?
please suggest
Wed, 10 Jun 2015
Hi I did review your concern.
since the dog is vaccinated mostly no need to worry
I would advice to observe the dog for 10 days as recommended by CDC- If the dog has been vaccinated and shows no signs of rabies,there is no need for anti rabies vaccination.
I hope this helps.
wish you all the best.
thank you for choosing healthcaremagic.
since the dog is vaccinated mostly no need to worry
I would advice to observe the dog for 10 days as recommended by CDC- If the dog has been vaccinated and shows no signs of rabies,there is no need for anti rabies vaccination.
I hope this helps.
wish you all the best.
thank you for choosing healthcaremagic.
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