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I Was Bitten By An Unvaccinated Dog. Is It Dangerous?

By colorlessfox August 12, 2020 4 answers Last updated August 12, 2020

Hello, yesterday in the village I was bitten by a puppy about a month old, it wasn't an exact bite, it just scratched me with its tooth, it didn't bleed. A friend of my father gave it to him. I haven't been vaccinated against rabies yet, etc. I wanted to ask if it was possible for me to have something, I know that rabies is almost non-existent nowadays, the dog doesn't look sick, but I was worried because it is very naughty, it just plays, growls and bites, he is not afraid of people at all. After this happened, I washed myself immediately with soap and water well, tell me, please, despite everything, should I go to get a rabies vaccine or not ??? I live in Southern Bulgaria, if it matters, I ask the admins to publish my story so I can hear advice!

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sswansondesign answered · August 12, 2020

   Go get tetanus as soon as you can. There may be no wound or blood but you have to go. Just in case;)

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benjilamaliceparis answered · August 12, 2020

   From the author: Today I went to the GP, I showed her the scratching and she told me that there was no reason to prescribe me a vaccine against tetanus, other diseases such as rabies, etc. I did not mention anything, I will trust her, I already like It happened that a doctor underestimated my problem and I suffered, but it is nothing for them, it is not on their heads, I hope everything is fine

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justvnty answered · August 12, 2020

   Beat your tetanus. Go to the doctor. You will not die, do not be afraid.

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lilyswrld answered · August 12, 2020

   What kind of tetanus, huh? It didn't even bite her, there was no blood. With this little dog, there are no vaccines yet. I was bitten by a big street dog to the point of blood and I still wasn't tetanus, you for such a thing.