Question
My child was bitten by a Golden Retriever puppy, 46 days old, on the buttocks yesterday. The wound was very shallow and has been cleaned up initially, but the dog has not been vaccinated for rabies. The child is now showing symptoms of fever.
Answer
Based on the description, the child may need to receive the rabies vaccine because rabies is a fatal disease with no cure once it occurs; it can only be prevented in advance. It is recommended to take the child to the local hospital’s health and epidemic prevention department as soon as possible for the rabies vaccine and follow the instructions in the vaccine leaflet. I hope this explanation is helpful to you.