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Dogs scratch
I got a minor scratch from a street dog . Is rabies shots needed ? And is it necessary to take those shots before 24 hrs of the incident .
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RABIES is 100%fetal so go very seriously.inj TT one AMPLE IM STATE+ zero hr doseof ANTIRABIS RABIPUR VACCINE IN DELTOID REGION SUBCUTANEOUSLY as mentioned no liniency.ok all five doseto be taken in proper time in deltoid region subcutaneously ok..
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Rabies shots are not necessary for minor scratch... U can wash the area with soap and running water.. it s enough
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