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Rat bite in hand , very minor scar. Taken tetanus injection but Rabies injection also necessary? Please advice .. thanks in advance
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Both tetanus toxoid and anti rabies vaccines are required in case of a rodent bite , however small the bite wound is.
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
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10 yrs exp
Dehradun
Need few more details
Kindly consult
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Dr. Najeeb T
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9 yrs exp
Malappuram
Yes .. ofcourse
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Dr. Mounica Yarra
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8 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Yes
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Dr. Bijli Nanda
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7 yrs exp
Noida
Yes please
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Dr. Abuzar Parray
General Physician
3 yrs exp
Anantnag
Yes rabies injection Aka anti rabies vaccine is important should not be ignored.stay safe
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Vinod Kumar Verma
General Physician
9 yrs exp
Gurgaon
According to your query you want to know about rabies injection after rat bite .
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Please take consultation for better evaluation and best treatment.
Health Tips
Keep record of any vaccination .
Please follow good life style as-
Take plenty of fluid and
Take less spicy and fatty food and
Take protein containing food in the diet and
Do breathing exercise regularly and
Keep positive attitude to fight any disease and any problem of your life.
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