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Rabies dog saliva

2024-12-24 15:24:57
One week ago, A stranger dog licked my hand, no wound on my hand and by mistake i put that hand into my mouth after 15-20 minutes. Today i got sore throat. Should i get rabies vaccine or not?
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Hello, There is no risk of rabies in your situation. Rabies is transmitted through bites, scratches, or saliva entering open wounds or mucous membranes. Since there was no wound and the saliva was likely inactive after 15-20 minutes, vaccination is not needed.
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Your sore throat is unrelated.

Answered2025-01-19 10:17:48

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If in doubt get anti rabies vaccination done

Answered2024-12-26 10:19:30

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Rabies transmits through dog bite. A dog cannot transmit unless it is affected with Rabies. So it is not a problem.
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Always wash your hands even after petting a dog. Rabies virus is a very sensitive virus. Washing with soap and water is enough to kill the virus
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If in doubt take a rabies shot!

Answered2024-12-25 12:46:23

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Nothing to worry about it if there is no wound on your hand there is no chance of rabies
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Wash your hands properly after playing with street dogs

Answered2024-12-25 08:58:34

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Antirabies vaccination is like any other vaccination. Getting vaccination is not going to give any side effects. So you can get vaccination

Answered2024-12-25 08:14:39

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You should get vaccinated . And sore throat may be due to cold . If you notice any other symptoms then visit near by hospital.

Answered2024-12-25 17:14:36

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