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Dog bite(40 days old puppy)
40 days old puppy bit me(just a small scratch while playing) should I take vaccination? It is not vaccinated as it is still less than 3 months old
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Better you go for vaccination.
Chances of biting again is there.
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You can take if you have not taken before
You will have immunity for a long time if you take
But a small scratch has very very small risk of infecting you with rabies
Just wash the wound and keep it clean.
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Ideally Yes you need rabies vaccination !
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wash the scratched area with soap and water for 15- 20 minutes and then go for vaccination.
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