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2026-06-15 06:57:55
I was bitten by a squirrel my cat brought in this morning. I wanted to know if I need to get a shot/treatment for anything.
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Tetanus and anti rabies vaccine.

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Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusion and management

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You can take tetanus toxoid injection and ARV vaccine series

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Inj tt Verorub or rabivax  or ABHAYRUB  on 0, 3, 7, 28th day

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Yes Take anti rabies & tt vaccination . & Take proper care of the wound

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Kindly do connect and consult with me for better treatment plan and advice on your case

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1. Take Abhyarab SC on 0, 3, 7, 14, 28 day 2. Take Azithromycin 500 mg bd 3. Take Tetanus toxoid, if not taken previously.

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Squirrels are very low-risk for rabies transmission — there are no documented cases of rabies transmission from squirrels to humans in most parts of the world. However, any animal bite can cause a bacterial infection and should be cleaned thoroughly. A tetanus injection is recommended if you are not up to date on vaccination.
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Wash the wound thoroughly with soap and water for at least 15 minutes and apply antiseptic. See a doctor for a tetanus injection if needed. Rabies vaccination for a squirrel bite is generally not required, but your doctor can assess the wound and advise accordingly. Please consult me directly on Practo for a detailed evaluation.

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take rabies vaccine if you are not under vaccine coverage duration.

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Take td injection and arv Need physical consultation for examination of wound
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whenever you have a animal bite wash the wound thoroughly with soap get tetanus vaccination and arv in nearby hospital

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Getting infection from squirrel bite is very rare to no infection But it is safe to get vaccine

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Clean the bite area well under running water and with soap and water and anti septic application Visit near by medical center n take tetanus vaccination.

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Hi, Proper evaluation and personalised advice are needed for your concern. A detailed consultation would be best to provide accurate guidance. Feel free to consult me for further assistance.

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Get anti rabies vaccination

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Tetanus needed

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Take Td vaccination.

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U have to get Anti rabies vaccine for prophylaxis

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No worries plz consult

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Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment

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Please get a tetanus toxoid and anti rabies shot. Make sure to take all shots on the scheduled days.

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wash the area thoroughly with soap and water , disinfect with dettol. TT and ARV injection
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Complete vaccination schedule. Maintain wound hygiene.

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Tt and rabies vaccination

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Avoid fried and spicy food Water intake more Green leafy vegetables more Fiber meal Walk Do connect and consult Will help you

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

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Take Td vaccine

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Hello. Squirrel bites are generally low risk, but any animal bite that breaks the skin should be taken seriously. Please wash the wound thoroughly with soap and running water for at least 15 minutes and apply an antiseptic. I would advise an in-person medical evaluation to assess the wound, tetanus immunization status, and the need for rabies post-exposure prophylaxis based on the circumstances of the bite and local epidemiology. Monitor for redness, swelling, pain, pus discharge, or fever, and seek medical attention promptly if these occur.
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To take inj Tt 0.5ml id stat also take post exposure prophylaxis of arv inj

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