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A rabbit just scratched on my hand with its nails. but there's no wound. i didn't bleed. my skin also didn't break a bit. do i need vaccines?thank you
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Infection unlikely: If the scratch did not penetrate through the skin and there was no bleeding you are more than likely not going to develop an infection. Keep a close eye on the area over the next day or so and report back to your doctor if there are any signs of an infection.
Answered 3/25/2014
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