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Got bit by doberman. should i get anti tetanus, anti rabies shots?
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Probably neither: If your tetanus shot is current, i.e., last booster within 5 years, another shot may not be needed. Domestic dogs are generally not considered rabid.
Answered 6/14/2016
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