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ARV need ?
Is it absolutely necessary to take booster anti
rabies vaccine after a minor dog bite of the
last 5 injection pep vaccine was taken just 1
year ago?
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Dr. Bipin Ninan Abraham
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Bangalore
If the dog that bit is rabid, not vaccinated and if the bite caused an injury with bleeding from the site of the wound. I would advise you to wash the wound thoroughly with soap and antiseptic and visit the nearest hospital to take the ARV injections.
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