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Is anti-rabies vaccine required for cut in finger by a baby mouse?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

Yesterday night a baby mouse cut my wife in her index finger without any discharge of blood or any sign of cut except pain. Is anti-rabies vaccine required?

Please guide.
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Hello,

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No, your wife does not need the anti-rabies vaccine. But you should see if your wife gets any of the following symptoms within 10 days from the day of the bite, then she will need an antibiotic dose. Fever, vomiting, headache, any rash or swollen area, or pain in the back or joints. Just keep the area clean. You should give her tetanus Toxoid injection only, and if it pains too much, then you can give her tablet Diclofenac sodium 50 mg twice for three days.

I hope this helps you.

Thank you.

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

Thanks for the reply.

Actually, she took TT injection about 5.5 years ago during delivery of my daughter. So is it again required to be administered now? My implication is about the validity period of TT. You did not prescribe any antibiotic if symptoms forces. Please provide some names of the same. From your reply, it has been cleared that no anti-rabies required in the case of mouse bite, am I correct? Little pain and a dot-like blood clot are still seen on the affected finger. Any medicine required? Please clear my doubt and worry.

Answered by Dr. Mohammad Aamir

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MD

Professional Bio:

Dr. Mohammad Aamir is a caring and dedicated Pediatric Specialist committed to safeguarding the health and well-being of children from infancy through adolescence. He focuses on preventive care, accurate diagnosis, and effective treatment, while creating a safe, supportive, and comforting environment for young patients. With a compassionate approach, he works closely with families to address concerns, encourage healthy growth, and promote optimal physical, emotional, and developmental milestones at every stage of childhood.

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Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

Yes, you have to give her a TT injection of 0.5 ml because it has been more than five years since she got it. The second dose of TT should be after two weeks, and the third dose after one month. All doses should be 0.5 ml. If fever comes, then you should give tablet Paracetamol 500 mg thrice daily for five days, and the antibiotic will be Erythromycin 500 mg twice daily for five days. Check that she does not have any allergies to these medicines. She does not need the anti-rabies vaccine. Do not worry. She will be fine.

I hope this clears your doubts.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At July 4, 2018
Reviewed At April 22, 2026

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Dr. Mohammad Aamir is a caring and dedicated Pediatric Specialist committed to safeguarding the health and well-being of children from infancy through adolescence. He focuses on preventive care, accurate diagnosis, and effective treatment, while creating a safe, supportive, and comforting environment for young patients. With a compassionate approach, he works closely with families to address concerns, encourage healthy growth, and promote optimal physical, emotional, and developmental milestones at every stage of childhood.

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