I was scratched by a vaccinated dog with its teeth or paw. I am not sure if I should take ARV. What should I do?
You have had a scratch or possible bite exposure from a dog, and the rabies risk depends on whether the skin was broken, whether there was bleeding, and the dog’s vaccination and health status. Even if the dog is vaccinated, a careful rabies risk assessment is still necessary. The correct step is to immediately consult a doctor or visit a nearby clinic or emergency department for proper wound evaluation and to determine whether anti-rabies vaccination (ARV) is required, based on standard guidelines and the animal’s condition. Prompt medical assessment is important because rabies prevention depends on timely decision-making.