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My mom was bitten by a pitbull this past week. she was seen by a doctor and was given a tetanus shot but no rabies shot. why no rabies shot?

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Dr. Rick Koch answered

Was it proven: That the dog had been vaccinated against rabies?

Dr Jacobson agreed

Answered 10/26/2013

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A member asked:

My mom was bitten by a pitbull this past week. she was seen by a doctor and was given a tetanus shot but no rabies shot. why no rabies shot?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Rick Koch answered

Dr Jacobson agreed

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