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Street dog licked my hand
Hi, on 11 the morning, one street dog touched its nose and licked on hand. After 10 mins I washed it. It didn't bite. Also no wound on my hand. Should I take vaccine for this? Or is it fine?
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As far as the skin on which dog licked was intact ( no cuts what's over minor they may seem), you need not a vaccine.
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Just relax. You have nothing to worry about if it's over an intact skin
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Hello dog licking is no indication for vaccinations unless it licks over a wound or scratch. So need not worry.
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No need to worry, vaccination isn't necessary
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Dr. Anila Chandy
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Chennai
You must be a kind soul that the street dogs love to fondle:) Not to worry.
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Hello dear good morning . I have gone through your complaints posted in this platform . Nothing to worry. On the safer side it is better if you take one dose of vaccine.
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