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Minor scratch from a stray dog

2017-05-09 12:42:20
I got a minor scratch from a stray dog 3 months back, the scratch was just a mere line, no blood and was inflicted by the dogs claws. At the time the dog did not seem rabid. Do I still have chances of developing symptoms of rabies. Will taking a vaccination now help?
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Yes u have to complete 5 injections course of rabies vaccination

Answered2017-05-12 01:09:29

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