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2017-04-04 00:58:21
I got scratch on my hand last night while I m playing with my two month old puppy do I have to worry about rabies and other infection
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Get Inj.TT 1 amp. I/M Wait for ten days, if any change in Puppy is seen as if it is lost, killed,turns Rabid,you need to go for antirabies treatment.if dog remains normal , need not worry . Get dog vaccinated.

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