Minor dog bite issue

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Our 3 month old pup bite-scratched my 9 y/o son, while they were playing, the pup hasn't gotten anti rabies yet. the wound is superficial, although it bled a little when we applied pressure to it, we washed it with soap and water, put povidone-iodine after, then antibacterial ointment. do we need to get anti rabies shots and if so, how soon? is 12 hour period safe?. thanks

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Dr. Pandurang Sawant Pediatrician 16 yrs exp Pune · Accepted Answer

Dr. Pandurang Sawant

Pediatrician 16 yrs exp Pune

Yes Is ur baby pre. Vaccinated If not Then give 5dose of antirabies vaccine Consult ur pediatrician

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