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Query about dog scratch
Sir I have had tetanus and all 5 anti rabbies vaccines recently around 2 months ago because of my newly adopted puppy bite me accidentally while playing and now I have got a scratch today because of her nails ,I wanted to know do I need to take another tetanus shot as I got one 2 months ago,if any other thing to be done kindly guide me
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Dr. Sujatha K.C
General Physician
26 yrs exp
Bangalore
Any bite or scratch....first thing u need to do is thoroughly wash the area with soap and water...since u are recently immunized ....no need of TT now....better to get ur puppy vaccinated.
Consult me online for further details
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Dr. Vijayalaxmi Shende
Family and Community Medicine Specialist
10 yrs exp
Pune
No need of TT inj.
Have you immunized your dog with vaccine?
If not please do it soon
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