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Is rabies a concern if my vaccinated dog bites me during a fight?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | unneutered

Hi! I have a 2-year old dog who got his first rabies shots 2 days ago, and just this morning he got into a fight with one of my dogs who’s also been vaccinated with rabies shots, while trying my best to separate the two, he bit my hand and my hand started bleeding. My DOGS WERE BORN AND RAISED in my house and has never been with any other unvaccinated dogs or cats. Should I worry that they could have transmitted the rabies virus to me? Sorry, I’m an extremely worried person.

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on October 2nd, 2017

No. I would not be worried about this unless you know the dogs have been in contact with a rabid animal (domestic or wildlife). If they have not, then there is no chance of you getting rabies. Also, the vaccine is a killed virus so there is no chance of you getting rabies from a vaccine or a recently vaccinated animal. Hope this helps. Best wishes!

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    Answered By Oneal Bogan, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on November 4th, 2017

    Hello! If the dog was vaccinated for rabies then you have nothing to worry about. To get rabies the dog would have to be infected which would be evident, so as long as the dog was vaccinated and acting normally then you are not infected. Best wishes to you!

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    Answered By Ann Dion, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on January 6th, 2019

    Hello and welcome to Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. We cannot comment on any human medical questions. Please ask your human health provider about this. If you have ANY concerns I recommend you go to the doctor. Best of luck!

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    Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on April 7th, 2020

    I'm very sorry but I cannot read those vaccination labels. We can only enlarge the photo so much. From what I think I can see, it doesn't look like a rabies vaccination has been done. Whether or not you need a rabies vaccine for yourself, I don't know, I am not allowed to comment on human medical issues. If you are worried you need to see your human doctor for advice.

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