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Is A Bruise On A Toddler S Arm From An Unknown Scratch By A Plant Or A Monkey A Serious Concern?
Hiiii, my 1.5 year old son was sitting on a chair nd having breakfast with his mother, nd suddenly a monkey jump over the table nd ran away, later I discovered a slight mark on his left arm, I m not sure whether it s a monkey nail scratch or something from bushes as kids were playing in park also, scratch was painless nd without any blood, i washed it properly with soap, should I go for anti rabies treatment nd is it safe for a 1.5 year old child, pls suggest me wat should I do, really worried abt that
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Hi,
Better get him checked to just assess the extent of the wound. You did the right thing by washing with soap. If required, anti-rabies vaccine is safe for 1.5 year old.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shehla Usman, Pediatrician
Better get him checked to just assess the extent of the wound. You did the right thing by washing with soap. If required, anti-rabies vaccine is safe for 1.5 year old.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shehla Usman, Pediatrician
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