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Will i get Rabies or not ?
I am trying to adopt a stray dog. I feed it daily and it is very friendly with me. Today i cut my hand with screw driver. The cut was really small. It didnt bleed but a little blood came out at first. So I usually touch the dog body and scratch its head. Today i did the same but my cut touched its fur. Can i get rabies from this? I live in asia. Plus the dog wasnt vaccinated. After touching the dog i washed my hand also.
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As you will be attached to your pet, complete vaccination with rabipur vaccine will be safe for you.
Take 5 doses of Inj rabipur at nearby general physician as per schedule written on card supplied in Inj box.
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HELLO,
I DON'T THINK SO. IF U WANT TO ADOPTE, IT'S OK SO TAKE HIM GET HIM CLEAN, VACCINATED A BELT SO BECOMES A PET OF U.
WITHOUT FEAR YOU CAN TOUCH OR PLAY.
OK.
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Dr. Gopu Kishen Sathiyaseelan
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6 yrs exp
Gurgaon
Chances are rare as you haven't been scratched or bitten by the dog. For your cut, it's better to take a tt injection if you've but taken it within the last 5 years. Also if you're planning to adopt the dog, get it vaccinated
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