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DOG BITE do I again need a booster dose?
Hello all, Recently a stray dog bit me, there was very little bleeding, so my question is do i again need to take a booster dose since I have taken full course of 5 doses this year , Starting from 10th Of April to 8th of May. And last month September I took two booster days , so it's been 15 days since I have taken two boosters so do i again need two booster doses?
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U had already taken vaccine in sep so u don't need any vaccine now.
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Generally a fully vaccinated person needs 2 booster doses (Day 0 and 3) after 6 months from previous doses (Anti rabies vacc along with Rabies Immunoglobulin).
In your case, you have taken 2 booster doses, and after 15 days you have been bitten, so you are safe
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Wound care - T bact ointment (twice daily)
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According to standard rabies post-exposure guidelines, if a thoroughly vaccinated individual (full course + recent booster) is bitten again within a few weeks, further boosters are usually not required because your immune system is already well-primed to respond rapidly to the virus.
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Please continue to keep the wound clean and monitor for signs of infection.If the wound shows signs of severe infection, or if the dog develops symptoms of illness, consult your doctor immediately.
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Dr. Ishwa Vaderia
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No need
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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