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Dog bite.

2021-08-05 05:02:14
Hello doctor My dog has bitten me 10 mins ago...it's not bite but it's just a scratch...I bled a very little...what I need to do?
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If the dog is fully vaccinated then you are safe and as per WHO recommendations you don’t need anti rabies vaccination but you still need to watch dog for about 10 days if the dog is fine then you’re good.

Answered2021-08-05 05:09:39

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