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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 3 months can I still get rabies
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No u r safe
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You had:
• An uncertain scratch (no clear animal exposure)
• No bleeding
• Completed full Rabies Vaccine course (even though started 4 days later)
Next Steps
• No further vaccine or treatment needed
• No testing required
• No restrictions—resume normal life
Health Tips
• Avoid overthinking minor scratches without clear exposure
• Rabies transmission requires definite contact with a rabid animal
• Vaccine you took already gives strong protection
⚠️ Only worry in future if:
• Definite bite/scratch from animal
• Saliva contact with open wound
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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Considering you're not sure if it was indeed dog scratch, even if it is, its still a category II wound(based on the info). First and foremost in any exposure case is wound cleaning and vaccination.
Rabies vaccine is very much effective even after 24 hrs of exposure if the schedule is completed. Considering its been 3 months since that and you dont show any symptoms, you're very much safe and risk of rabies is extremely low.
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For any future animal bites or scratches, wash the wound immediately with soap and water and seek medical care early.
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Yes, go for complete scheduled vaccination asap.because rabies is live also in dormant phase.dont take risk.better if you go for vaccination for safer side.
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Dr. Rachna Pande
Internal Medicine
42 yrs exp
Bhopal
If you have completed the vaccine schedule, no need to worry.
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
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7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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