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Can a person take anti rabies vaccination just on the basis of suspicion of being scratched by a dog?? will the vaccine harm body if he is nt infected

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Little harm: Decide on the risk. If low no need to get vaccine. If unsure or high risk, get the vaccine. All the best.

Answered 6/28/2015

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