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Rat bitten left leg above ankle

2022-03-10 11:31:41
Hi Sir/Madam, Yesterday around 2.30 pm afternoon, my son told a rat had bitten to his left leg (above ankle). Blood started coming ..so I washed properly ,but didn't apply any cream. Consulted the pediatrician, he suggested nothing is required. If worried , we can go for rabies vaccine . Since my son is 3 and half years old,so didn't give TT injection. Kindly suggest what should we do. Thanks
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Rabies vaccination is not needed for small house rats but it's to be given if bitten by railway track rats

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Indian rats don't cause rabies. And if child is fully immunised till date then TT is also not required.

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TT injection isn't necessary if he's immunised up to date.

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