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Scratched by a stray puppy dog
Got scratched by a stray puppy dog. It did not bite, but scratched with this paws. There was no blood, only white scratch marks on my skin. Do I need to get Rabies injection?
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Yes its advisable to take a full course of arv
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Kindly discuss for your concern
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ARV may be advisable
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You can take vaccination
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The dog was a stray dog, not under observation. So it is safe to take Antirabies Vaccine full course.
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Yes do take. Need not worry much but it's safe to take vaccine.
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Its better to complete a course of rabies vaccination alomg with a dise of tt
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Dr. Vijay Mohan Gummala
General Physician
18 yrs exp
Bangalore
To be on safe side you can get vaccinated as it's a stray dog
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Dr. Gowtham Ram
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7 yrs exp
Chennai
Since it's a stray dog it is advisable to take full course of antirabies vaccine on Day 0, Day 3, Day 7, Day 14 and Day 28.
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