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What To Do After Dog Bite?

Hi, I was playing with my boss's street puppy and he's teething so he was bit me. Its not bleeding but has left a red mark. The puppy is 2 months and has not been vaccinated, but has been thoroughly checked by the doctor. I have already got anti - rabies shots 2 months ago.. Am I still immune or do I need to get them again?

Fri, 14 Feb 2014
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Hi, welcome to our site. I am Dr Saumya Mittal.

Read your query. That is a very significant question and i appreciate your problem. I will try my best to answer your query

I think you should wash the wound well. with soap and water. and do not dress the wound. if the skin is not broken, you need not worry at all

Since it is possible, just observe the dog. if there is nothing wrong with it for 14 days you can relax.

And having taken anti rabies vaccine, i dont think you ned to worry.

I hope this helps you. Inform the reports mentioned above so i can be of help further. Best of luck.

I have given you the answer to the maximum considering the information provided. The results of the tests could further enhance my answer to you.

Please do understand that some details could be extracted from a detailed history and examination.

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What To Do After Dog Bite?

Hi, welcome to our site. I am Dr Saumya Mittal. Read your query. That is a very significant question and i appreciate your problem. I will try my best to answer your query I think you should wash the wound well. with soap and water. and do not dress the wound. if the skin is not broken, you need not worry at all Since it is possible, just observe the dog. if there is nothing wrong with it for 14 days you can relax. And having taken anti rabies vaccine, i dont think you ned to worry. I hope this helps you. Inform the reports mentioned above so i can be of help further. Best of luck. I have given you the answer to the maximum considering the information provided. The results of the tests could further enhance my answer to you. Please do understand that some details could be extracted from a detailed history and examination. Looking forward to your return query with the details asked so that I can help you further. (If the answer has helped you, please indicate this)