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Query regarding bat bite
I got bitten by a bat , now what should I do? Do I need to take the 5 shot antirabies vaccine or what is the next step?
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You should take tetanus vaccine. And bats are also a carrier for rabies. So to be on a safer side take the rabies vaccine as well. Depending on the place and grade of bite you might also need to take Immunoglobulin
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Go to any government / private set up. and take injections accordingly
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DO NOT TAKE THIS LIGHTLY. VISIT A DOCTOR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. Vaccines are only effective if given within a window of 72 hours. most effective in first 24 hours.
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Hello no rabies for bat bite just wash the area and take TT injection ( Tetanus)
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