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My vaccinated dog bit a child. Does the child need a rabies vaccine?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | DOG-MED-SHORTHAIR | Male | unneutered | 5 years and 4 months old

My 5year lebradore dog play with my neigbours child .suddenly he pull his ear my dog in react bite to him but luckily he didn't bite him. We vaccine our dog properly and timely is any need to some kind of vaccine da boy ?

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Answered By Rodrigo Roca, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on April 9th, 2019

Hello, thank you for your question about Romeo. Although I cannot say for sure what the laws are regarding this matter in India. As long as the dog didn't break the skin and is up to date on his vaccines, the boy should not need any vaccinations. However, I do recommend discussing this matter with a human physician. Hope this helps!

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