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2020-10-25 04:56:58
I have taken my rabies first dose vaccine around 48 hours after a dog licked my leg and there was a wound exposure. Should I still worry for having rabies. I will take rest of my doses as scheduled. Thank you for help...
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There is no question of rabies as u will take vaccine as per schedule. Rabies developes when bitten by rabied dog. Proper wound dressing but no stitches.
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Go for scheduled vaccination.

Answered2020-10-25 05:07:14

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