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Vaccinated dog bite my daughter. Is anti-rabies vaccine needed?

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Dear Doctor,

My daughter is 5 years old. A vaccinated dog scratched her right hand with its teeth. There is no skin damage but deep red mark is visible.

Is anti-rabies vaccine optional or compulsory for her?
Answered by Dr. E. Venkata Ramana

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Dr. E. Venkata Ramana is a dedicated Pediatrician with extensive clinical experience in child healthcare. He is committed to ensuring the healthy growth and development of children by providing compassionate and comprehensive medical care. Known for his patient-friendly approach, he builds strong trust with both children and parents. His expertise includes managing childhood illnesses, growth and developmental monitoring, immunizations, and preventive pediatric healthcare.

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Hi,

Thank you for your query on icliniq.com.

Let me explain the seriousness of the deep red marks simply :

Visible deep red marks could mean a very small wound but it is still a large door for rabies virus to enter.

If rabies has once developed, then it has no treatment. Prevention by anti-rabies vaccination is the only available treatment in a case of dog bite.

Anti-rabies vaccine, available now are very safe.

I advise you to give her the complete schedule of anti rabies vaccination after consulting a doctor immediately.

Hope I have answered your query. For further clarifications regarding the vaccination schedule, consult a paediatrician online.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At August 21, 2018
Reviewed At May 7, 2025

Education:

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Professional Bio:

Dr. E. Venkata Ramana is a dedicated Pediatrician with extensive clinical experience in child healthcare. He is committed to ensuring the healthy growth and development of children by providing compassionate and comprehensive medical care. Known for his patient-friendly approach, he builds strong trust with both children and parents. His expertise includes managing childhood illnesses, growth and developmental monitoring, immunizations, and preventive pediatric healthcare.

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Professional Bio:

Dr. E. Venkata Ramana is a dedicated Pediatrician with extensive clinical experience in child healthcare. He is committed to ensuring the healthy growth and development of children by providing compassionate and comprehensive medical care. Known for his patient-friendly approach, he builds strong trust with both children and parents. His expertise includes managing childhood illnesses, growth and developmental monitoring, immunizations, and preventive pediatric healthcare.

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