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2020-01-28 09:26:12
8 years ago little street puppy bite on my finger while playing but i will take no rabies injection and I don't know the dog status and I will worried. Can i take some vaccine or treatment now for safety
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The incubation period of Rabies Virus is 2-3 months. So don't worry now its been 8 years now.
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Though in future if you get bitten by dog again please visit the nearest hospital and take TT vacation and Rabies Vaccine ( Inj. Rabipore)

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The incubation peripd for the rabies is 2-3months after exposure. Now its been 8years and you do not have any symptoms, so don't worry. You are safe.

Answered2020-01-28 12:25:07

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8 yrs back it has happened, so don’t worry. Nothing required.

Answered2020-01-28 09:45:49

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Don't worry. Relax. There is no problem. Now I will not have rabies after 8 years

Answered2020-01-28 10:39:17

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