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Delayed rabies vaccine
I had a unknown scratch on hand that broke the skin
hut no bleeding i was in outdoor and also little
drunk i was anxious about dog scratch so i took the
vaccine 4 days after the scratch and I completed the
vaccine schedule now the scratch is now past 5
months can I still get rabies
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No need for further Vaccination
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Consult a dermatologist if the skin condition persists
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E. coli can be normal in stool treatment depends on symptoms and report details please book a consultation so I can review and guide the right medication.
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"If you have completed the full Anti-Rabies Vaccination (ARV) schedule after a scratch, your body has already developed the necessary protective antibodies to neutralize the virus. Rabies has a variable incubation period, but once the vaccination course is complete and five months have passed without symptoms, the risk of developing the disease from that specific incident is effectively zero
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Relax and Move On:, you are protected. The physical symptoms of rabies are aggressive and rapid; they do not 'hide' for 5 months after a full vaccination course.
Immunity for Future: You now have 'Pre-exposure' level immunity. If you ever have a future encounter with a suspected animal, you will only need 2 booster doses instead of the full course.
Lifestyle Note: Anxiety can often mimic physical symptoms. If you feel 'tingling' or 'heaviness' in the scratch area now, it is likely psychological or a minor nerve irritation, not rabies.
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No need
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No, it's not rabies. Kindly consult a dermatologist if the scratch is itchy, spreading to new places, increasing in size.
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No as u complete the vaccine, no rabies. Relax. Drink less.
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No chance of getting rabies since you are fully vaccinated.
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Dr. Shaikh Huzaif
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20 yrs exp
Mumbai
Please consult
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
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Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Sachin Bhiwaji Sanap
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7 yrs exp
Hingoli
need more information
kindly consult
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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