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Doubt of arv
Dear sir
I have arv full doss completed jan 16 2025
After 2 booster dose completed October 8 2025
One month back i have dog bite after
One dose completed jan 14
Second not completed sir
Any problem sir
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Always complete recommended doses of ARV.
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Firstly, whether it's a pet or a stray dog that has bitten you makes further management different.
If it was a pet dog who has been fully vaccinated and it's vaccination history is well known to you, nothing to do or worry about.
If it's a pet dog with doubtful vaccination history or a stray dog, then you need to determine whether:
1)The bite was superficial (just a scratch with no blood) you don't need to do anything because the previous ARV doses will provide you enough immunity to be protected against the virus. Just wash the wound with soap and water for 10 minutes.
2)If it's like an abrasion /category 2 bite(small amount of blood drawn but a minor wound) or a category 3 bite(i.e. deep bite with a lot of blood drawn), you should take another booster ARV ASAP.
So in my opinion, guessing you had a category 2/3 bite, it's better to take the second booster shot as soon as possible.
Next Steps
Whenever the bite or scratch occurs, first step is to wash the wound with soap and water for 10-15 minutes. Vaccine comes after that.
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U r under effect of vaccine so no any problem.
Relax
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No need to worry.
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Complete the doses and for further confirmation please consult.
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You are safe. Just ensure the bite wound remains clean and heals well.
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From what you described:
• You previously completed a full anti-rabies vaccination (ARV) course (Jan 16, 2025).
• You also completed 2 booster doses (Oct 8, 2025).
• One month ago you had another dog bite.
• You took one booster dose (Jan 14) but did not take the second.
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✔ Step 1: Very Important Question
What was the status of the dog?
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Health Tips
✔ Previously vaccinated individuals have strong immune memory
✔ One booster already stimulates immune response
✔ Rabies does NOT develop silently without symptoms
✔ Anxiety after dog bite is very common
If the dog was alive 10 days after bite, you are safe.
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⚠ Seek urgent care only if:
• The dog died within 10 days
• It was a confirmed rabid animal
• You develop neurological symptoms
Otherwise, this situation is very unlikely to cause rabies.
If you can tell me:
• Was it stray or pet?
• Is the dog alive now?
• Was the bite category II or III?
I can give you a precise risk assessment and clear guidance.
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There is no need to administer arv
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Use antibiotics is wound still persists , dont cover open wounds if present !
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Do cleaning of wound everday with betadine and use tropical and systemic antibiotics
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It is better to take the second booster dose as soon as possible, even if it is delayed.
You do not need to restart the full course.
Rabies Immunoglobulin (RIG) is not required because you were previously fully vaccinated.dont take risk, please go for 2nd booster .
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
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6 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried and spicy food
Water intake more
Do connect and consult
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Dr. Sohan Kulria
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Firozabad
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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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Dr. Kamal Kumar
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7 yrs exp
Rewari
No meed to worry
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Dr. Sajid Ali
General Practitioner
4 yrs exp
Kanpur
There is no need
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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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