Monkey scratch

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Monkey scratch

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My 1 year old baby got a nail scratch from a monkey. Should I get a rabies injection??

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Dr. Vineet Kulkarni

Paediatric Neonatology 7 yrs exp Gulbarga

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As I always tell my patients , it’s better to be safe then sorry. It is possible that the child may contract rabies . The treatment includes washing the wound properly with soap water . Give the rabies immunoglobulin HRIG locally into the wound and vaccinate the child with rabies vaccine on day 0,3,7,14.

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Take this issue seriously and solve it asap

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All the best . Hope the child is well. Kindly consult if u need further assistance .

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Dr. Pandurang Sawant Pediatrician 13 yrs exp Pune · Accepted Answer

Dr. Pandurang Sawant

Pediatrician 13 yrs exp Pune

Just Give rabies vaccine Five doses That's all