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A member asked:

If the dog that bit me is alive after 10 days of the bite....is it still necessary to.take rabies vaccination?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Not necessary: No, especially if you skin wasn't broken.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 6/17/2014

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