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Will antirabies vaccination cause any side effect when there is no dog bite?

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

My child has a wound in his inner part of the foot. He is 3.6 years old. He is saying that a puppy bites him and also says injured from stone. We are confused and visited a doctor. He advised us to four doses of injection. Will it cause any side effect when there is no dog bite?

Hi,

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If you are in doubt that dog bite has occurred or not, then it is always advisable to give the anti-rabies vaccine. There is no harm in giving an anti-rabies vaccine. You should give anti-rabies vaccine because rabies is a fatal disease once it occurs and there is no treatment for that. It is always advisable to give anti-rabies vaccine even if you are in doubt. Take care.

For further doubts consult a pediatrician online

Answered byDr. Deepak Patel
Medically reviewed byiCliniq medical review team
Published At October 25, 2017
Reviewed AtApril 25, 2025

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