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Dog scratch
A street dog tried to attack me. I did feel his teeth but there are no bruises or even a scratch. Should I get shots?
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If no bruise or scratch
I think nothing to worry
Shot not required
But visit surgeon for examination
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As per your description you may avoid. But its better to get evaluated by a surgeon in person.
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If you are sure that there is no scratch on skin or no bruise no impression marks of dog teeth there is no need of vaccine but if there is scratch then it's a must
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consult a doctor and show him the affected site
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Rabies is a deadly disease .so incase of suspicion better take complete course of vaccination
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If ur sure u dont have any abrasion and skin is normal over the bite area u neednt have rabies vaccine...But if ter is a any wound then its better to get the vaccine as the dog is a sreet dog...and getting the vaccine there are no adverse effects too...
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Dr. Mohammed Jameel Ahmed
General Surgeon
25 yrs exp
Nagpur
If no puncture , no need, but keep an eye on the site and dog
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Dr. Darshan Parekh
General Surgeon
8 yrs exp
Mumbai
No need to get the shots if you are sure there isn't even a scratch.
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