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Got scratch by my dog teeth

2022-08-17 08:51:09
My dog is not vaccinated. But she has no symptoms of rabies. Today while playing with her i got scratch by her tooth but 10 months back I have got rabies vaccination for my first dog. People say if one is vaccinated for rabies then it works for 12 months. Is that true or I will again have to get vaccinated for today incident.
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Answered2022-08-21 15:08:14

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First of all clean the wound with soap and water for 5 minutes. Share the picture of wound so as to know the size and depth.

Answered2022-08-17 10:27:30

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Hi, I hope your fine now as per today's incident. A rabies vaccine protects you for 10years But if you a large bite wound from dog bite Please take care of wound clean it properly and hygienic. But if your not sure please consult and get booster dose done. Thank you Wish you a good health.
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clean the wound.under Aseptic condition only.

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Need to consult for the same

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Can help you, kindly provide me detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management

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