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Dog Bite - Safe?

2020-12-14 11:29:53
Street Dog bite me 40 days ago. It's still alive. WILL I GET RABIES ? IS THERE ANY POSSIBILITIES OF THAT DOG BEING RABID ?
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If the stray dog is still alive , it’s probably not a dog suffering from rabies I can assure you will not be getting rabies because of that Dog bite But i would recommend you going for rabies vaccinations
Next Steps
Suggest wound check / advise TT if not taken within last 3 yrs
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Wear protective clothing / shoes / walk with a stick / avoid going near stray dogs or provoking dogs

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