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My 2.5 year old was pinched by a dog, should she get a rabies shot? it wasn't a bite, the area is just blue and scratched where he tried to bite. the dog is fully vaccinated.
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Not needed: If the dog is fully vaccinated including for rabies, this would not be needed.
Answered 6/11/2019
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