Is anti-rabies vaccine required for cut in finger by a baby mouse?

Question

Hello doctor,

Yesterday night a baby mouse cut my wife in her index finger without any discharge of blood or any sign of cut except pain. Is anti-rabies vaccine required?

Please guide.

Answer 1

Hello,

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No, your wife does not need the anti-rabies vaccine. But you should see if your wife gets any of the following symptoms within 10 days from the day of the bite, then she will need an antibiotic dose. Fever, vomiting, headache, any rash or swollen area, or pain in the back or joints. Just keep the area clean. You should give her tetanus Toxoid injection only, and if it pains too much, then you can give her tablet Diclofenac sodium 50 mg twice for three days.

I hope this helps you.

Thank you.

Answer 2

Hi,

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Yes, you have to give her a TT injection of 0.5 ml because it has been more than five years since she got it. The second dose of TT should be after two weeks, and the third dose after one month. All doses should be 0.5 ml. If fever comes, then you should give tablet Paracetamol 500 mg thrice daily for five days, and the antibiotic will be Erythromycin 500 mg twice daily for five days. Check that she does not have any allergies to these medicines. She does not need the anti-rabies vaccine. Do not worry. She will be fine.

I hope this clears your doubts.

Thank you.