my daughters got scratch marks by the rottweiller dog while playing outside the garden by the neighbours pet. The dog just jumped over them and put paws on the shoulder and back. One daughter got scratch marks and slight blood on the shoulder, not bleeding. Other one had only scratch marks. I consulted the Doctor who administered Inj Tetnus to both of them. Now I just want to know is there need of vaccination to both of them. The dog is vaccinated for all types of diseases. Please advise immediately.
Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor, Rabies is a 100% fatal disease, but it is 100% preventable by proper and adequate treatment. Dog is a known reservoir of rabies virus and can transmit rabies by biting. As dog has scratched your daughters and there was no bleeding, according to WHO categories it is categorized into Cat II, which requires through wound wash and anti rabies vaccine. I would suggest you to give your daughter five shots of anti rabies vaccine on to the shoulder it will suffice the treatment. Thank you.