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2017-09-02 10:34:55
Dr. If I start anti rabies shots between 48-72 hours from scratches on my hands and saliva (no bleeding scratches but I have one skin tear in the bottom of thumb's nail with dried blood already not by dog ) due to first aid of that 4-6 months old dog , m I late in starting shots ? I m worried kindly help me .
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HELLO, ANY ONE WITH SCRETCH OR BITE HAVE TO START AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE. EVEN IT IS SAID IF POSSIBLE IN FIRST HOUR. NOW JUSTIFY YOURSELF. ANY WAY 0, 3, 7, 14, 28IS SCHEDULE AT YOUR CONVENIENCE TRY THIS OTHERWISE WHENEVER YOU CAN.... I HOPE YOU UNDERSTAND. O.K BYE.

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