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A member asked:
What is the rabies risk assessment if an unvaccinated dog licks me in an old superficial wound?
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Low: Watch the dog for a few days to see if he develops rabies. If he doesn't have obvious rabies within a few days, then he doesn't have rabies and neither will you. If you can't observe the dog's behavior, check with local veterinarians, ask if there has been a recent outbreak of rabies in the area.
Answered 11/10/2015
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