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Rabies vaccine
I have taken my rabies first dose vaccine around 48 hours after a dog licked my leg and there was a wound exposure.
Should I still worry for having rabies.
I will take rest of my doses as scheduled.
Thank you for help...
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Dr. R. K. Porwal
General Physician
38 yrs exp
Lucknow
There is no question of rabies as u will take vaccine as per schedule. Rabies developes when bitten by rabied dog.
Proper wound dressing but no stitches.
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Go for scheduled vaccination.
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