Valerie R. asked

🏥  Medical

I am worried that my kids might need rabies shots after being jumped on by a dog that had a strong skunk smell, possibly from a recent encounter with a skunk. The dog did not bite or scratch them, but I am concerned about potential exposure to skunk saliva or if the dog had been eating a dead skunk. Should my kids get rabies shots?

November 27th, 2024

Samuel H. answered

There is no need for rabies shots for your children in this situation. Rabies does not spread throug...

November 27th, 2024

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