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Scratched By Stray Dog On Forearm With No Visible Scratches. Took T T Injection After A Day, Followed By ARV Injection. Advised Additional Doses Of Injections. Safe?
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one stray dog scratched my fore arm with its leg and its licks but no visible scratches. after 36 hours i went and got t.t injection then 12 hours i got ARV injection. doctor advised me to get another 3 doses for upcoming days. pls let me know am i safe? bcos i am not take the injection on the same day but 1 and a half day later ,
one stray dog scratched my fore arm with its leg and its licks but no visible scratches. after 36 hours i went and got t.t injection then 12 hours i got ARV injection. doctor advised me to get another 3 doses for upcoming days. pls let me know am i safe? bcos i am not take the injection on the same day but 1 and a half day later ,
Mon, 6 May 2013
Hi thanks for query , according to your history , scrathes done by stray dog better you complete full vaccination schedule because we dont no wheather dog s infected with rabies , so better complete full schedule of rabies vaccination ,hope you will get well soon , and you will be safe if you have any more doubts please do reply thank you
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