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My puppy accidentally touched my teeth. Do I need to get a vaccine?

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Published At August 21, 2018
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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

Today my 2 month old puppy accidentally touched my teeth while I was petting him, but I did not see any scratch or blood. So, do I need to get a vaccine?

I am really worried about the matter. Please let me know.

Answered by Dr. Arpit Varshney

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

If your puppy did not bruise or abrade you, then there is no need for any vaccination. Vaccination is required in cases of exposure to rabid wild dogs, not pet dogs.

Now, considering the fact that this puppy is your pet, I assume you would have got it vaccinated earlier.

Still, I would advise you to get a course of rabies vaccination. It is under the name of pre-exposureprophylaxis and consists of three to five injections. It is always better to take precautions rather than regretting.

For more information consult an internal medicine physician online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/internal-medicine-physician

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Arpit Varshney
Dr. Arpit Varshney

General Medicine

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