- Male
- 41 Years
- 29/01/2025
I'm kind of worried about this rat bite I got on my toe a month back. It was a small wound, but it did bleed a bit. I saw a doctor, got a TT injection, and took antibiotics to avoid infection. They also suggested I get the Anti Rabies vaccine, but I haven't gotten it yet. Do you think it's necessary for me to take the Anti Rabies Vaccine at this point?
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
yes you need to take rabies vaccination
Dr. Chandra Suggests...
Consult a Infectious Disease specialist
Answered 04/07/2025
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