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My 8 yr old was bitten by a dog while going for a walk.the dog was not a stray and on a leash. it had its rabies vaccine in dec/2016. should i worry?

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Depends: Rabies would not be a concern, but dog bites can become infected by a variety of germs .Proper clean out and monitoring of the site are important.Any swelling, pain or red discoloration of surrounding skin should receive medical attention.

Answered 7/25/2017

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