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Dog bite query
Sir my son is 8 year old yesterday he tried to throw a stone on an street dog after that the dog chased and run behind my son after 1 min one uncle shout and then the dog stops and run in other direction I asked my son whether the dog bite you or not he told no dog did not bite actually and I asked uncle also wheather the dog bite my son he told dog was running very close to boy but did not bite so no bite my query is in this case do I need to give rabies vaccine to my son or no need please tell do my son need rabies vaccine in this case kindly tell exactly so that further steps should be taken
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Check Skin or area if any bite mark
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Take proper counseling to clear all ur doubts
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First see any bitten or scratch mark is there on you son body . If Not then rabies vaccine is not required ..
But if any scratch mark or bitten mark is there then rabies vaccine is must to be given .
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Rabies vaccination is NOT needed if there was no bite, scratch, or saliva contact with broken skin or mucous membranes. Since both your son and the eyewitness confirmed no bite occurred, post-exposure prophylaxis is not required.
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However, monitor your son for any unnoticed wounds, and if there's any doubt about exposure, consult a doctor for a thorough assessment.
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Dr. Raghuveer
Ayurveda
4 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Hello,
Since your son was chased but not bitten or scratched by the dog, rabies vaccination is NOT required. Rabies spreads only through bites, scratches, or saliva contact with open wounds/mucous membranes (eyes, nose, mouth).
When is Rabies Vaccination Needed?
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If there was a bite, scratch, or saliva contact with an open wound.
â If the dog only ran close but did not bite or scratch, no vaccination is needed.
What You Can Do:
Reconfirm with your son that there are no bites or scratches on the skin.
Observe the dog (if possible) for unusual behavior over the next 10 days.
If in doubt, visit a doctor for reassurance.
No need to worry if there was no physical contact. Stay cautious, and educate your child about avoiding street dogs.
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Dr. Athira S
Ayurveda
1 yrs exp
Cochin
You can check his body for any Bitemark / any scratch.Since both of them are confirmed that body didn't bite him , no need of Rabies vaccine now.
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supervise him for any further problem.
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