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Rodent bite

2021-08-08 05:00:40
My 5 month old baby was bitten by a big Rodent on his palm yesterday night.There is just a small needlestick mark on his palm with stain of blood on the cloth near the mark.What should i do? Do i need to get Rabies vaccination for him?
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A bite on palm is high risk area for fast spread of rabies. Please consult a pediatrician asap.
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if bleeding present, it would qualify as a GRADE 2-3 BITE. please consult asap
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child would need anti rabies immunoglobulin administration. can be given only within 72 hours after a bite. please dont lose the critical window.

Answered2021-08-08 08:47:03

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Please show a doctor. Yes you have to get rabies vaccination.

Answered2021-08-08 05:11:01

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