Is Rabies Vaccination Required After Being Scratched By A Dog?

Posted on Sun, 8 May 2016

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Question : HI
Home pet dog scratched me last night..one small pin size mark appeared on my hand.. i wahef it and applied after shave lotion and I took one injection as a precautionery measure.. pl advise any food restriction to follow...tq

Answered by Dr. Divakara (43 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No restrictions.

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Greetings from Dr Divakara P.

Thanks for posting your query.

Well there is no food restrictions for a dog bite. You can continue your routine diet.

But I need to know what injection you have taken , is it tetanus or rabies vaccine?

Kindly revert back with this detail.

Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Naveen Kumar