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Is Rabies Vaccination Required After Being Scratched By A Dog?
hello docter , My daughter is scratched by a street puppy and it has nail marks on her foot a week ago. how much it is harmful and what should i do for it now. at that time she only told that she had fallen down on street and got scratched due to the fear of injections.
Tue, 25 Aug 2020
Hi,
Sine there was skin breach and that was a street dog, definitely she need to be vaccinated. Chance is less with such minor injuries, but we have to be cautious.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Muhammed Aslam T. K., Pediatrician
Sine there was skin breach and that was a street dog, definitely she need to be vaccinated. Chance is less with such minor injuries, but we have to be cautious.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Muhammed Aslam T. K., Pediatrician
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