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Do Infants Need Anti Rabis Injection After Dog Bite?

Hi, My 19 month old daughter got bitten by my house dog 9 days ago. It was just like a small scrape but it bleed a bit. I washed the wound thoroughly and took her to a gp. He said since she been taking all her vaccination we no need to worry as that will take care till the age of 10. So he just washed the wound with sme antibacterial med and applied med for the wound and sent us back home. No injection or antibiotic given. She been fine after that and the wound has dried up. But I am jut worried if I missed anything do I need to tae any jab for her or anything. PLease advice. I am really helpless and confused.
Wed, 1 Apr 2015
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Hello,
Welcome to HCM,

Rabies is a disease transmitted by dog bite which is 100% fatal but it is 100% preventable by proper and adequate treatment.

As your daughter was bit by your dog which has led to bleeding from that site, according to WHO it is categorized into Cat III which requires following treatment.

1.Active immunization with antirabies vaccine on days 0,3,7,14 and 28.
2.Passive immunization with RIGs around the wound.
3.Oral antibiotic like Tab Augmentin, twice daily
4.Topical T-Bact ointment.
Thank you.
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Do Infants Need Anti Rabis Injection After Dog Bite?

Hello, Welcome to HCM, Rabies is a disease transmitted by dog bite which is 100% fatal but it is 100% preventable by proper and adequate treatment. As your daughter was bit by your dog which has led to bleeding from that site, according to WHO it is categorized into Cat III which requires following treatment. 1.Active immunization with antirabies vaccine on days 0,3,7,14 and 28. 2.Passive immunization with RIGs around the wound. 3.Oral antibiotic like Tab Augmentin, twice daily 4.Topical T-Bact ointment. Thank you.