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Will I Be Infected With Rabies Post Bite By A Vaccinated Dog?
Good afternoon doctor i have a 4 or 5 months old puppy, when we are playing last night he was accidentally scratch my leg by his tooth. It was bleeding & i just wash it by cold water as per my wife told me. He just finished his 3rd session of rabies vaccination last Thursday. is it possible that i get some rabies???
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Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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hi
welcome to HCM
I read your history and can understand your concern.
dont worry, you wouldnt get infected with rabies as it is already vaccinated. for safer purpose if were already vaccinated take dose 3 and 7
i hope i have cleared your qurery
Thank you
Take care
welcome to HCM
I read your history and can understand your concern.
dont worry, you wouldnt get infected with rabies as it is already vaccinated. for safer purpose if were already vaccinated take dose 3 and 7
i hope i have cleared your qurery
Thank you
Take care
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