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The state stipulates that hamster bites do not require vaccination

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Yes, the country has regulations on this. Domestic hamster bites do not require vaccination. Because rodents basically do not infect or transmit rabies virus, wounds bitten by hamsters are also at risk of infection and tetanus. They need to be carefully cleaned with saline or hydrogen peroxide, and then disinfected with iodophor or medical alcohol.

National regulations stipulate that hamster bites do not require vaccination

In addition, rats can carry hantavirus. Although the probability of domestic hamsters carrying this virus is low, they still need to be vaccinated. Pay attention to whether the body has symptoms such as high fever, facial flushing, conjunctival congestion, etc. If found, you need to go to a regular hospital for diagnosis and treatment in time.