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I have a monkey scratch (a little abrasion. It's been around 15 hrs, should I get a rabies vaccination? Pl. Advice.
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Dear user, rabies does not spread through a scratch. It spreads through the bite as the saliva carries the virus. Local wound care has to be done. The vaccination will not be required. However it is better that you start the vaccination course to prevent any further panic.
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