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Stray dog attack

2018-02-15 03:40:52
Yesterday while I am going on my bike, a stray dog attacked me from behind without any provocation. There is no blood stain or any cut on the pant also.What to do?? should I take vaccination as a precaution.
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Hello Vellore if there is no cut or scratch or any bleeding because of the bite and it is only lick then you need not worry about contacting rabies...It would have been better if you could explain in detail...Hope you understand...Thank you

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