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I picked up trash that a raccoon tore apart. i cut my finger (minor, very little blood) on something sharp from the trash. do i need rabies shots?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. John Chiu answered

No: But you may need a tetanus booster and check for infection. Rabies is not transmitted in this manner.

Dr Feola and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

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Dr. Julan Crane answered

Raccoon : Talk to your local health department today and see if you are also up to date on your tetanus shot

Answered 4/13/2016

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A member asked:

I picked up trash that a raccoon tore apart. i cut my finger (minor, very little blood) on something sharp from the trash. do i need rabies shots?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. John Chiu answered

Dr Feola and another doctor agreed

Dr. Julan Crane answered

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