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I Have Bitten By Dog. What Should I Do ?
I have a dire question that is relevant to my heath. If I ve been bitten by an old dog that is current on all shots, what is the risk of rabies contraction? Should I be getting the shots for treatment or no?
Mon, 3 Jan 2011
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Lalit Patil's
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Hello
If the dog is current on all shots, you need not worry. If that is a pet (domastic) dog & is itself well for 10 days after it has bitten you & has not died during this period, you dont have to do anything.
Take care.
If the dog is current on all shots, you need not worry. If that is a pet (domastic) dog & is itself well for 10 days after it has bitten you & has not died during this period, you dont have to do anything.
Take care.
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