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Do I need rabies vaccination again ?
I would like to seek your advice regarding possible rabies exposure again. I completed my full rabies vaccination course (intradermal, 0.2 ml) I took vaccination on 6 March, 9 March, 13 March, and the final dose on 4 April. On 9 April just after 5 days of completing my vaccination, I had a minor incident where a street dog’s teeth made slight contact with my skin near the knuckle area, resulting in a very small abrasion with just a tiny drop of blood. The wound appears superficial and minor, and I immediately washed it thoroughly with soap and water. The dog seems healthy, active, playful, and normal in behavior. Given that I completed my full Rabies vaccination just 5 days before this incident, I wanted to ask whether I need any rabies booster doses in this situation,. Thank you for your guidance.
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There is no need for vaccination again for 6 months as you have already completed your course.
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No need to take vaccination again
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You will have to take 2 booster doses
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Aapne recent full rabies vaccination course complete kiya hai (just 5 days before exposure), isliye aapka protection already adequate hai.
Aise cases me generally additional vaccine ya booster ki zarurat nahi hoti, especially jab exposure minor ho aur wound superficial ho.
Aapne immediate washing bhi sahi kiya
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- Wound clean rakhein
- Dog ko 10 din observe karein
Agar dog healthy rehta hai to concern aur kam ho jata hai.
Agar aap chahein to exact exposure category aur report dekh kar aur confirm guidance de sakta hoon.
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No revaccine needed
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No vaccination required if within 3 months of completed dosing.
Need 2 doses (0,3 ) if after 3 months of completed vaccination.
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Not needed.
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U r under effect of vaccine. So cleaning the part with antiseptic solution. No need of vaccine as its APR running.
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No you don't need.
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You will have to take 2 doses again as you recently completed the entire course.
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For the dog can keep it in observation for next 10 days.
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
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6 yrs exp
Jhansi
Do connect and consult Will help you
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Dr. Chaithra H
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5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Infectious disease specialist
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Dr. M J K Sravanthi
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Hyderabad
No need of vaccination again
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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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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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