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Street dog scratched
A street dog came running to me and scratched my hand. It was not too deep, but some blood came out initially.
I have cleaned it with soap and dettol, Do I need to get rabies injection or not ?
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Better u get post bite rabies vaccination,.. I think the protocol will be given to you by the doctor, kindly follow it.
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Is the scratch made by the dog teeth or nail?
If it is teeth, then yes, you definitely have to get antirabies vaccination and TT.
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Dr. Sonali Choudhary
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7 yrs exp
Jammu
If the dog bit you with the teeth, then definitely get vaccinated of it was with paws them you've already done the first aid
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