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A stray dog passed by me from my back and I saw, though I was in a full sleeve pant and had not suspected anything that day but after a day I suspect there is a little superficial scratch on my leg without bleeding. I have completed 5 shots 3 years back and one booster dose as well 7 months back can I go for one booster dose this time as well is it safe, or do 2 shots or full course.
Please suggest...
Thanks in anticipation for your help doctors.
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If you have a clear scratch, take full vaccine. Clean the site very well with soap and running water.
If tetanus not taken within one year, take inj tetanus toxoid.
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Since you already completed full vaccination earlier and even had a booster 7 months back, this does not sound like a high risk exposure, especially through clothing and without bleeding 😊
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PATHETIC GUY.
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Do 2 shots
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Given your excellent previous vaccination profile—having completed a full 5-dose primary series 3 years ago and a recent booster dose just 7 months ago—your immune system possesses highly robust 'immunological memory.' Even though you were wearing full-sleeve pants and the scratch did not actively bleed, rabies protocol operates on absolute safety.
According to World Health Organization (WHO) and national guidelines, a previously fully vaccinated individual never requires a full 5-dose course or Rabies Immunoglobulin (RIG) for a re-exposure, regardless of how much time has passed. However, a single dose is clinically insufficient. You strictly require a standard 2-dose booster series to rapidly wake up your memory cells and guarantee your antibody levels safely cross the mandatory protective threshold...
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The 2-Dose Booster Regimen: "You need to receive a standard 2-dose booster course of the Anti-Rabies Vaccine (ARV). The first shot must be taken as soon as possible (Day 0) and the second shot exactly three days later (Day 3). This schedule is completely safe and guarantees total protection."
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To formally chart your Day 0 and Day 3 booster dates and ensure your vaccination certificate is accurately logged, please book a full consultation session via my Practo profile."
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Jhansi
Kindly do connect and consult
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Dr. Betty Pramod
General Physician
24 yrs exp
Thane
Take Vaccination
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
General Physician
18 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Full vaccination
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Naveen Kumar
General Practitioner
5 yrs exp
Rewa
Go for 2 dose of anti-rabies vaccine. 1st on day zero (as soon as possible) and 2nd dose on day 3 after 1st dose and you are fine.
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