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Dog bite from vaccinated dog
My dog is 6 month old and I got cut from metal surface of his head belt where the dog might have licked earlier, before 15 days dog was vaccinated (1st dose). Should i need to take rabies vaccine? I already have taken TT and I am 29 years old.
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As the dog is yours and it was no aggression involved. Usually there is very minimal risk of rabies. But as you had an open wound and the dog only had its 1st dose of the vaccine. It is better you proceed with the vaccination as rabies is preventable but not curable. It is better to be cautious.
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Please visit your local doctor for vaccination.
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Keep the wound clean.
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You have to take the ARV course
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