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ARV need ?

2018-06-05 11:51:00
Is it absolutely necessary to take booster anti rabies vaccine after a minor dog bite of the last 5 injection pep vaccine was taken just 1 year ago?
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If the dog that bit is rabid, not vaccinated and if the bite caused an injury with bleeding from the site of the wound. I would advise you to wash the wound thoroughly with soap and antiseptic and visit the nearest hospital to take the ARV injections.

Answered2018-06-05 11:55:15

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