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I got a bitten by a dog but the wound is very minor and not deep. is it still necesarry to get a shot for it?

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Dr. Susan Rhoads answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Take no chances!: If the dog has not been vaccinated for rabies recently (in the last year) or you don't know if he/she has been vaccinated, TAKE NO CHANCES!!!! Rabies is 100% fatal. Get the rabies shots. Get a tetanus booster as well, if you are not current on that.

Answered 4/1/2019

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