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Rats bite on neck
I have two small rat bites around my neck..i have taken anti teeta js injectiins..bht anti rabies injection is not present in near locity..and due to lockdown i cant reach aiims...is it really necesaary to take rabues vaccine
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Clean the bite area with soap and water for about 10-15 mins, this simple precaution will reduce the risk of any infection by 50-60% and take a TT injection, if you develop fever or rashes, breathing difficulty or any other problems then probably you will have to go to a hospital.
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Anti rabies injection after rat bite is not required.
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Clean the bite wound with dettol ./ Turmeric water.
Apply turmeric with coconut oil.
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Anti rabies vaccine is very very imp..... Keep the area cleaned.... Apply soframycin
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Yes. It is important. Also keep the bite site clean.
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Dr. Dharmendra Singh
General Physician
17 yrs exp
Indore
Rabbies after rat bite is very rare
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