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How Can A Dog Bite Be Treated?
Hi, Doc I was scratched by a cat 3 yrs ago and was given the complete anti rabies vaccine Just last April 11, 2018 i was bitten by ny own dog which is just superficial and whch draws no blood. I went to seek medical attention and got my first anti rabies shotand the anti tetanus. Do i have to undergo and have the complete 4 shots or just the 2 boosters this time? Thanks for your answer. Eve
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Tue, 17 Apr 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
You should get complete schedule for antirabies vaccines as more than 2 years have passed.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Dr. Varinder Joshi
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
You should get complete schedule for antirabies vaccines as more than 2 years have passed.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Varinder Joshi
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