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Rodent bite
My 5 month old baby was bitten by a big Rodent on his palm yesterday night.There is just a small needlestick mark on his palm with stain of blood on the cloth near the mark.What should i do? Do i need to get Rabies vaccination for him?
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Dr. Shagun Walia
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Ludhiana
A bite on palm is high risk area for fast spread of rabies.
Please consult a pediatrician asap.
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if bleeding present, it would qualify as a GRADE 2-3 BITE. please consult asap
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child would need anti rabies immunoglobulin administration. can be given only within 72 hours after a bite. please dont lose the critical window.
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Dr. Pearl Mary Varughese
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7 yrs exp
Kottayam
Please show a doctor. Yes you have to get rabies vaccination.
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