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my baby was biten by a rabbit 5 hours ago one of his finger i tried to do the first aid by letting the blood to come out with cold running water for a while before i put polysporin.I'm observing him he got no fever.Is rabbit has rabies? Do i still need to bring my child to the doctor for check up?

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Posted by NancyH 86 days and 1 hours ago.

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The only way an animal can get rabies is if it is exposed to or bitten by a rabid animal. Typically rodents like rabbits do not get rabies though their predators can and do.

If this is a pet rabbit that isn't exposed to wild life there is little risk of rabies.

If you see any signs of infection you should see your doctor and just to be safe you may want to notify them about the bite. They may suggested a tetanus shot.

Hope this helps you!

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my baby got his 18 months vaccination 2 weeks ago with tetanus shot is it safe for him eventhough i will not bring him to the doctor.thanks!

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I'd watch him for infection signs or any fever but call your doctor and just ask them.

If he's had a recent tetanus that is one less worry!

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