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My pet dog scratched me with his nails 5 months before. My dog is fully vaccinated and healthy. But now some days back I take the 3 anti rabbies shots. Please guide me sir weather I am too late or not.
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No need until blood oozed out.
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Yes you were too late for the vaccination. But nail scratches does not cause rabies. The virus is in saliva. So you were safe.
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