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Should Rabies Vaccination Be Taken For The Dog's Bite?

Hi. I was bitten by a puppy when i was a kid. I think i was 10 y/o that time, and now I'm 24. I told my mom about it but my mom just rinsed the wound on my thumb and thats it. They just leave it that way. As far as I can remember, that puppy died few days later. Please help me. I'm so worried right now. What do you think should I do? Can I still have a shot even tho it happened long time ago?
Fri, 26 Jun 2015
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Welcome to HCM. I understand your concern.

I would like to know why you are worried after 14 years? Do you have any physical symptom or any other reason to be worried? Do you remember or did they tell you why the puppy died?

The mean incubation period for rabies is 20-90 days and in more than 90% of cases, incubation is less then 1 year. In very rare cases incubation may take longer (several years). I don't think that you should worry and vaccinate. Anyway you can ask local health authority about rabies cases in your living place.

Feel free for additional questions. Best regards
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Should Rabies Vaccination Be Taken For The Dog's Bite?

Welcome to HCM. I understand your concern. I would like to know why you are worried after 14 years? Do you have any physical symptom or any other reason to be worried? Do you remember or did they tell you why the puppy died? The mean incubation period for rabies is 20-90 days and in more than 90% of cases, incubation is less then 1 year. In very rare cases incubation may take longer (several years). I don t think that you should worry and vaccinate. Anyway you can ask local health authority about rabies cases in your living place. Feel free for additional questions. Best regards