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Dog bit me
My pet Dog (vaccinated, dog age 2 months ) suddenly bit me.
No blood bleeding, no puncture. It is like a small scratch on my finger (like a small red dot)
Washed my hands 3 times with soap (both hot and cold water), applied sanitizer on my finger
No swelling
What shall I do?
Please help me in this regard
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Dont worry, take inj TETANUS TOXIDE, state shot. You have to observe dog for 10 days for changing behavior, like aggressiveness, bite to another person without provoking, hydrophobic etc. If it not happend, nothing to worry about , not require anti rabies injection. OBSERVATION IS MANDATORY OF DOG.
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Dont worry... Take a TT shot
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Eventhough its a pet dog and the dog is vaccinated, it is better to take Anti Rabies vaccine
1.Wash the bite area with soap and clean water
2.Donot apply any band aid or dressing
3.Report to nearest hospital for Anti Rabies Vaccine(IDRV) and Tetanus Toxoid injection.
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Take a TT(Tetanus toxoid) injection as soon as possible.
As there is no blood or puncture wound, the tt injection will be sufficient.
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Consult a Local physician and get a shot of Tetanus Toxoid
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