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Question
Hello doctor,
More than three weeks ago I poked my dog at home and was bitten, the wound was only scratched and bleeding. A week later, I went to the preventive medicine center to get vaccinated, but the doctor said that the wound was mild and that it was a domestic dog, so I should go back to monitor the dog, if the dog died after 10 days, I would come and get the vaccine. But so far the dog is still eating and drinking normally and has mange and scabies. I have been having trouble sleeping for the past few days, I would like to ask the doctor, should I go for the vaccine? Is difficulty sleeping a symptom of rabies infection? Thank you!
Anonymous client
Answer
Hello,
To the question "Is sleep difficulty a symptom of rabies infection?", the doctor would like to answer as follows:
In your case, there is currently no need to get vaccinated. rabies vaccine because domestic dogs are still alive, so there is no indication to vaccinate against rabies. As for insomnia, it is not currently linked to signs of rabies.
But you should see a neurologist to see if there are other problems related to your insomnia!
If you still have questions about rabies vaccination, you can go to a hospital of Vinmec Health System for examination and further advice. Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. Wishing you lots of health.
Best regards!
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Answered by Doctor Nguyen Ngoc Phuong Nam - Emergency Resuscitation - Vinmec Central Park International General Hospital.
