Should I get a vaccine for dog scratches?

Rabies vaccine is recommended for dog scratches, and tetanus shots are also needed if the wound is relatively large. The first thing to do when bitten by a dog is to assess the size of the wound, exposure above the second degree requires rabies vaccination, if bleeding is more frequent rabies immunoglobulin is also required, when the wound is more narrow, tetanus shots are also required, mainly to prevent rabies as well as tetanus. Due to the high mortality rate of rabies, prevention is the best measure, rabies vaccination can significantly reduce the probability of infection, within 24 hours of vaccination, first of all, you also need to carry out the treatment of wounds, do a good job of cleaning and disinfection. Usually pay attention to avoid not being bitten or scratched by animals, if there is more than two levels of exposure, you need to go to the hospital in time to deal with it. After the vaccination or need to pay attention to avoid eating, rest more, avoid overwork caused by immunity decline.