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Rabies: How Big a Risk?

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Posted by Glasgow 17 yrs ago
Was bitten by a terrier which attacked my dogs yday. In Sai Kung. Anyone know the risk of contracting Rabies? Any other general advice? Been to hospital. Cheers.

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Connee 17 yrs ago
You probably won't get rabies if the terrier has had up to date vaccinations, (fingers crossed!) but since you've been to hospital, you should be fine.

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Ed 17 yrs ago
A friend was bitten by a dog in Boracay recently - the anti-rabies shots are not near as nasty as they once were (just a simply needle these days). Rabies can be fatal so perhaps worth considering the shots.

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axptguy38 17 yrs ago
What I think it boils down to is that you should get medical attention and see what the doctor says.

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Connee 17 yrs ago
Er... that's exactly what Glasglow did, and since he has been to hospital and hopefully received the necessary treatment, I don't really see why the need was to ask advice on AsiaXpat.

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Glasgow 17 yrs ago
Tks for the replies. Reason for asking is that I don't automatically trust advice I get from doctors! That's not cycnical. Just being realistic. Agriculture & Fisheries Dept looking for dog to check to see if it's OK. If they can't find it, originally were talking about a rabies shot but all's gone quiet. Agree that risk of having caught rabies probably low but would you take the risk? Have a 5-day window (apparently) so will chase up tomorrow. Cheers.

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