Is it okay for a dog to bite someone if it has been vaccinated against rabies?

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Sarah Johnson

Healthcare Technology Correspondent

Is it okay for a dog to bite someone if it has been vaccinated against rabies?

A dog that has been vaccinated against rabies only prevents it from being infected with the rabies virus by other pets. It does not prevent the dog from transmitting the rabies virus in its body to humans. Therefore, if you are bitten by a dog that has been vaccinated against rabies, for the sake of safety, you should Go to the hospital for rabies vaccination. It is recommended that the bitten person clean the wound with soap and water first to prevent the virus from entering the body, and then go to a regular hospital for vaccination.