Dr. Sugreev Singh
Internal Medicine
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Hi doctor,
I am a 37-year-old woman. We bought a new pet dog. It is just 6 months old. I have 2 kids at home along with my husband. My kids are 12 and 10 years old. Should we all get ourselves vaccinated for rabies? Or is it important to vaccinate the dog first? I have small children, and I am really bothered about their health. When can my kids get vaccinated, and will the vaccine affect their development in any way?
Hi,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
Thank you for writing, and I understand your concern.
It is important to get the dog vaccinated first. You do not need to be vaccinated unless the dog bites you. If the dog is fully vaccinated, then kids and you can play with the dog with no issues at all. If the dog is not vaccinated, then you need to wash your hands after feeding him. If the dog bites any of you, then that person needs to get vaccinated. Otherwise, no need for vaccination. So, just get the dog vaccinated, and everything will be fine. That is it.
If anything else, please let me know.
Thank you.
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