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Dog bite to cook
Sir yesterday our cook is bitten by dog actually he wash utensils and cook food for us yesterday he is bitten by street dog and just after dog bite he come to me for asking where should he go for vaccination and all I took him with my bike to government hospital and take him again to home but I was concerned that should I also take rabies vaccine as Just after bite he is sitting beside me and I take him to hospital so should I also go for vaccination please explain
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Can help you, kindly provide me detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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U don't need to take vaccine
But ur cook need complete vaccination schedule
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Please wash the bite area with soap and water and consult to discuss the vaccine regimen properly.
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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult.
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No u shouldn't..but complete the vaccination schedule of ur cook
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Dr. Manjunath Yadla
Diabetologist
4 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Rabies is usually transmitted through bites or scratches , usually via saliva from Infected to Non- infected..
As there is no possibility of transmission from your cook to you there's no need for you to take vaccination, but do make sure your cook completed his vaccination schedule.
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