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Got grabbed by a dog
Hi ..a dog came from behind and grabbed my leg over my jeans..but i immediately noticed and threatened the dog away..there was no scratch or blood at all..not even pain..the jeans was also intact..no tearing since its teeth could not pierce through..please recommend if i still need the vaccine..
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Dr. Sarthak Chakravarty
General Physician
9 yrs exp
Delhi
As per your description I don't think if there is any kind of anti rabies vaccination is required.
Unless and until there is a contact with blood or broken skin mucus we do not need to give anti rabies.
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