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Pet dog bite

2022-04-30 16:18:07
My friend's pet dog bit me. The skin was punctured minorly, A small scratch like wound. Pic attached. The dog is fully vaccinated. Apart from a major fear the bite caused, I don't feel any different. I have washed the would with water and soap multiple times. Do I need to take injection?
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It's better to be safe than sorry.
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please take the full course of rabies vaccine
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take local care of the wound

Answered2022-05-01 07:29:00

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Kindly discuss for your concern

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Inj have to be taken dear. I understood your concern  and noted the problem as well .I need to ask few more details to make a diagnosis and start treatment and advice which suits you. Pl consult me on Practo , so that I can help you better.book a time slot as per your convenience for consultation.

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Take the Rabies and tetanus vaccination.

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No need to worry. Hope that dog is vaccinated regularly Take rabipur injection according to schedule Don't worry everything will be fine

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