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Should Anti Rabies Vaccine Be Taken For Stray Dog Scratch?
Hi, I am from India, I feed buscuits to stray dogs in my industrial area, The dogs behaviour is normal, But I feel that my fingers may have been scratched by their teeth, though I have never had scratch marks on my fingers, should I take rabipur vaccination
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Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Dear Friend.
Welcome to HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney.
I have read your query in detail. I understand your concern.
If your dog is a Rabid dog, you can get Rabies.
However, the bite you had is Grade 1, so you should get Rabies Vaccination done.
You can go to a government hospital in india and get it for free.
Keep a watch on your dog.
This is my best advice for you with the available details, if you have any further query, please ask us.
Stay Healthy
Welcome to HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney.
I have read your query in detail. I understand your concern.
If your dog is a Rabid dog, you can get Rabies.
However, the bite you had is Grade 1, so you should get Rabies Vaccination done.
You can go to a government hospital in india and get it for free.
Keep a watch on your dog.
This is my best advice for you with the available details, if you have any further query, please ask us.
Stay Healthy
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