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Pet Dog Bite Incident
Dear Doctor
I wanted to consult you regarding a minor dog bite incident involving my baby, who is 2 years old . A friend’s dog bit him, but there was no. penetration or bleeding—only some bruising. The dog is fully vaccinated.
Should I be concerned or take any specific precautions? I have attached a pic for your reference
Looking forward to your advice.
Best regards,
Rebecca
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Looking at the picture seems like a Cat-II wound. (It’s better to err on the safer side than to assume nothing has happened). Advise you to take your child and visit your local Pediatrician/ER physician for post exposure prophylaxis (PEP).
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
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Need to take antorabies vaccine
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Dr. Tangade Vishal Bhanudas
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Need to take PEP
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Dr. Vinit M Mehta
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Vadodara
Need to take the vaccine, 5 doses
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If blood came out take Anti rabies vaccine
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