Is a rabies vaccine or a tetanus booster necessary for a superficial, non-bleeding scratch from a stray puppy if a tetanus injection and oral antibiotics have already been taken?
Since you recently received a tetanus shot, you do not need another booster. Regarding rabies, even though the scratch was superficial and didn't bleed, stray puppies carry a small risk if their claws had saliva on them. I highly recommend consulting a local healthcare provider or public health authority. They can assess the rabies risk in your area and help decide if a rabies vaccine series is needed, or if the puppy can be safely observed for 10 days.
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Is a rabies vaccine or a tetanus booster necessary for a superficial, non-bleeding scratch from a stray puppy if a tetanus injection and oral antibiotics have already been taken?