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Dog scratch but have got vaccinated

2019-01-21 16:25:10
So I am in the middle of my rabies vaccine course. I have taken the first 3 out of 5 and I will be taking the next vaccine on Tuesday next week (day 21). But I got a small scratch (no blood) on my knuckle from a stray dog when he was trying to play with me today. I washed my hands with dettol immediately and also took a shower. Should I be concerned and contact my doctor or would the rabies vaccine be enough to protect me?
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It's really good that you cleaned the site of bite using Dettol. It's enough to continue the course.
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It's better to get your pets vaccinated by the veterinary doctor.

Answered2019-01-23 08:47:16

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If you are sure there was no bleeding and skin is intact. No need for anything. Continue schedule. Also watch the dog for a week. If same normal behaviour of the dog. Then you are good.

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Don't worry about it. Continue the vaccine course. Nothing more required. You can take consultation if you want to discuss further.

Answered2019-01-21 18:02:22

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