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2022-09-30 09:50:54
Pls help, A dog ran through closely to me. I don't know whether it touches me or not. But after that I saw a small scratch on my finger no blood came. I am confused from where this injury was came. I saw a doctor and he advised me to take rabies vaccine for precaution. But I took the vaccine around 36 hours after injury is there any problem? . Is it safe to take rabies vaccine as precaution.
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Answered2022-09-30 14:15:11

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult.

Answered2022-09-30 09:57:01

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

Answered2022-10-09 14:19:42

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Yes precautionary you can take it Can take vaccination within 72 hrs No need to worry

Answered2022-09-30 14:17:17

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Yes its safe to take rabies vaccine as precaution. Also ideally it should be taken within 24 hrs but it's okay if you took after 36 hours. Co. Please the vaccination course

Answered2022-09-30 12:28:13

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Rabies Vaccine is not necessary

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No need

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