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Pregnant, Scratch In Leg After Hitting Dog's Mouth. Tetanus Injection Taken. Can Take Anti Rabies?

Hi doctor, yesterday i went market by bike with my husband .suddenly one dog's mouth hit my lower portion of the leg .when i returnd home i saw scratch appeard on my leg wothout bleed. I m confuse it was by dog's mouth or else .im 6 months pregnant .should i take anti rabies injection or nt. I took titanus injection last week. Pls give mr a suggedtion doctor. I'll always greatful to u.
posted on Tue, 22 Oct 2013
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Hi, thanks for using healthcare magic

Rabies is a preventable viral disease that is transmitted from the bite or scratch of an infected animal.

The CDC states that the rabies vaccine can be given in pregnancy because of the potential problems that can result from improper treatment of rabies.
They indicate that certain medical studies show that there is no risk of abnormalities with the baby, premature birth or abortion with the use of this vaccine.

If there is a risk of rabies, you can consider speaking to your doctor to determine whether this is an option.

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Pregnant, Scratch In Leg After Hitting Dog's Mouth. Tetanus Injection Taken. Can Take Anti Rabies?

Hi, thanks for using healthcare magic Rabies is a preventable viral disease that is transmitted from the bite or scratch of an infected animal. The CDC states that the rabies vaccine can be given in pregnancy because of the potential problems that can result from improper treatment of rabies. They indicate that certain medical studies show that there is no risk of abnormalities with the baby, premature birth or abortion with the use of this vaccine. If there is a risk of rabies, you can consider speaking to your doctor to determine whether this is an option. I hope this helps