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3 months old dog puppy scratch me on heel area by nail.There was little blood came out from scratch.Do I need to take anti rabbies vaccine.
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Dr. Pritam Duttagupta
General Physician
12 yrs exp
Kolkata
You need to wash that area with running tap water immediately using soap .
Do not rub the area.
Consult as soon as possible.
You need anti rabies vaccine and
Immunoglobulin may be needed depend on category of wound
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Dr. Narendra Singh
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
11 yrs exp
Nainital
Yes , u need to take it along with tetanus.
U or on grade two of rabies criteria
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feel free to consult with your history and picture of wound
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