hi !my pet german shepherd dog just scratched me on my face n arm while playing . he is 5 months and all his vacinations are properly and regularly done . the scratches on my face and arm are not deep .. but there has been a little blood on the cut .do i need to get vacination done ? please advice .
Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor, As you were bitten by a pet fully vaccinated dog it is very important to initiate the treatment as early as possible, as dog can transmit rabies, which is 100 % fatal, but it is 100% preventable by proper and adequate treatment. I would suggest you to follow 1. Wash the wound immediately with soap and water. 2. Active immunization with anti rabies vaccine on days 0,3,7,14 and 28. As it is a pet dog you can discontinue the last two doses on days 14 and 28.2. Passive immunization with rabies immunoglobulin in and around the wound is required as it is on the face, we don't want to take risk with deadly disease like rabies.3. Oral Tab Autoclave, 375 mg, twice daily for five days.4. If you haven't had a tetanus shot in the last 5 yrs, you also need to take a booster dose. The aforementioned treatment will help to protect you against getting rabies. Thank you.