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Is Anti Rabies Injection Needed After Being Bitten By A Dog Followed By Taking Tetanus Toxoid And Antibiotics Injection?
My daughter was bitten by a dog 2 days ago,but the owner a Doctor claimed that the dog is on treatment and healthy,kind of traetment i dont know.He stiched the site of the wound,gave her tetanus toxoid and some antibiotics injection. Is it still necessary to give anti rabies injection?
Mon, 28 Apr 2014
Hi, I had gone through your query and understood our concerns.
Anti rabies vaccine is needed only in an unprotected dog. If the is already vaccinated the owner said. Then the treatment would be the same which your daughter is given i.e., tetanus dose and antibiotics. Don't worry much.
Hope this guides you,
Thank you.
Dr Phanindra Dulipala
Anti rabies vaccine is needed only in an unprotected dog. If the is already vaccinated the owner said. Then the treatment would be the same which your daughter is given i.e., tetanus dose and antibiotics. Don't worry much.
Hope this guides you,
Thank you.
Dr Phanindra Dulipala
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