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What Causes Sore Throat And Pressure In Chest After Dog Bite?

my son[15] was bitten by a stray dog two days ago.i took him to the ER they gave him a tech. shot,and some antibiotic meds.they didn t find the dog he is now complaining with sore throat and pressure in his mid chest.what should i do.they have not started the rabie shots yet.they are looking for the dog.i am worry from the systoms he is having.
Mon, 31 Aug 2020
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Hello,

Your son should receive the the rabies shoot as soon as possible even if they do not find the dog. This is a serious situation.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr. Salah Saad Shoman
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What Causes Sore Throat And Pressure In Chest After Dog Bite?

Hello, Your son should receive the the rabies shoot as soon as possible even if they do not find the dog. This is a serious situation. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Salah Saad Shoman