Should I Need To Take Anti Rabies Vaccine Street Dog Licked Me Accidentally Today In The Evening,?

Posted on Wed, 15 Mar 2023

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Question : a street dog licked me accidentally today in the evening, should I need to take anti rabies vaccine for the same?

Answered by Dr. Dr. (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Not required if licking on unbroken skin.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

I have gone through your query and here is my advice.

Anti rabies vaccine is advised if there is history of scratch or bite.

If there is licking on unbroken skin, no vaccination is needed.

But if licking was on abraded or open skin then better to get vaccinated.

And if you are not sure about licking on abraded skin then better to get vaccinated.

Hope I have answered your query. Let you know if I can assist you further.

Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana