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Suggest Vaccinations For Dog Bite On Shin Area

Hello. I was bitten by a dog on my shin and my calf. It happen Thursday at 4:00 pm. I went to the doctor and had it cleaned. They told me the health department would contact me. The dog was due to have his vaccine again in March, but the owner did not do it. Do I need to get the rabies vaccination?
Wed, 14 May 2014
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Ofcourse YES.Have the rabies vaccination immediately. your doctor will also suggest you a tetanus toxoid as animal bite injuries are potential source of tetanus.Have a course of antibiotics to prevent any local infection.
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Suggest Vaccinations For Dog Bite On Shin Area

Ofcourse YES.Have the rabies vaccination immediately. your doctor will also suggest you a tetanus toxoid as animal bite injuries are potential source of tetanus.Have a course of antibiotics to prevent any local infection. hope this helps.