Monkey scratch but not visible

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Asked for Female, 28 Years

A monkey jumped on my wife's face and took her spectacles in vrindavan. Fortunately there is no bite, no blood flow or scratch mark, but monkey's nail touched ny wifes forehead. There is no visible scratch or wound. We gave her tetanus vaccine within 24 hours. Is it enough or rabies vaccine is need to be given.? .. She is ok by the way. Please advice. Is tetanus vaccine is the correct vaccine for animal scratch?... Hospital peaple (Nurse/junior doctor) at emergency department said tetanus vaccine is enough, as there is no visible scratch mark.

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Dr. Sreekala Mohan Ayurveda 9 yrs exp Ernakulam Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Sreekala Mohan

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Yes ...Tetanus vaccine is enough because there is no sign of bleeding ..You should have taken Rabies vaccine if there is bleeding with scratch or bites.. so nothing to worry ..

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