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Anti Rabies vaccine
My son is 6 year old and today bitten by dog puppy which is 4 month old and vaccinated. Does my son require anti rabies vaccine. Kindly let me know.
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1.Watch the dog for 10 days.
2.Make sure that dog has been vaccinated for Rabies .
3.No need of Tetanus toxoid if child has been properly immunised.
4.Hope you have washed the wound if any with soap & water.
5.Consult a local doctor for assessment of break of skin & death of wound.
6.May be given Rabies vaccine in case of any doubt in ensuring above points.
7.The vaccination may be converted in to pre- exposure regime from post exposure regime later on if vaccination is started .
8.Consult in case of any questions.
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Usually no need for anti rabies vaccine if dog is vaccinated, just tetanus injection is given, but depends on the depth of bite too.
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Consult paediatrician for wound examination and further advice
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Dr. Surya Aggarwal
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16 yrs exp
Delhi
No vaccine needed for your baby
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Dr. Anusha
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22 yrs exp
Chennai
If the dog is completely vaccinated no need to vaccinate your son. Would cleaning is important
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Dr. Upneet
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23 yrs exp
Jalandhar
Only tt injection and wound care
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Dr. Anwar Hussain
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17 yrs exp
Gurgaon
It depends on wound/scratch
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Take Injection Tetanus
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Atleast one Injection Anti Rabbies should take
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Dr. Nazia Begum M.G
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15 yrs exp
Belgaum
Need a vaccination ,depends on site and dept of wound .clea
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consult local doctor fo wound examination
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