Patient's question:
The baby is three and a half years old and was bitten by a classmate at school. The face was scraped and scratched. At the time, an anti-inflammatory ointment was applied. Two days have passed, and it has already formed a scab. Everyone said that vaccinations should have been given at the time, but the time was too late. I don't know if it will be a problem. It will be effective to get vaccinated now.Doctor's answer:
Can you tell me which specific vaccine needs to be administered? Currently, due to trauma, the only vaccines that need to be administered are the rabies vaccine (mainly caused by bites or scratches from animals like cats and dogs) and tetanus (mainly caused by small and deep wounds). It should not be necessary to administer the rabies vaccine. As for tetanus, it should be vaccinated within 24 hours. It is recommended to go to a formal hospital for a check-up, as it should not be a major issue. Children have strong regenerative abilities and heal quickly, so there is no need to worry.