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Rabies vaccine for rat bite
Does i have to take rabies vaccine for rat bite i had taken 5 doses of rabies vaccine for dog bite on 24th april and a for a scratch by cat i got three doses on 16 july do i have to take now for rat bite who bite me when i was sleeping
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Dr. Bipin Ninan Abraham
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Bangalore
No you needn't take rabies vaccination for a rat bite. But kindly observe yourself and if you develop fever with body pain especially towards the calves you should visit the nearest ER and do a leptospirosis test.
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