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Good morning sir My child age 2 years 10 months sir My child taken anti rabies vaccine full dose 1 year back and 2 times booster dose completed sir Totally 8 arv vaccines taken sir Last dose completed jun 14 2025 sir Today morning monkey nail scratch in My child sir Last dose completed 3 months 20 days sir Need arv booster sir
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Two doses needed of rabies vaccination
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if vaccination taken previously within 3 months of bite no further vaccination needed
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Visit the nearest ARV centre Get vaccinated
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I need to ask few more questions before answering your query. Early consultations can prevent complications. Kindly contact me on Practo or whatsapp chat (84960595sixfive) Dr Faisal Zoheb MBBS , MD PAEDIATRICS , PGPN (BOSTON), Neonatology fellow ( Newborn specialist )
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I totally understand your concern Before suggesting treatment, I would like to ask a few questions to ensure the correct management can be provided. contact me on practo or WhatsApp chat Contact number : 97012307 two nine Dr. G. Avinash MBBS, MD (Pediatrics) Fellowship in Neonatology
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Hello Wash the wound thoroughly with soap and water. Yes 2 doses( day0 and day3) have to be given. If the exposure is within 3 months of the previous vaccine then there is no need for booster doses.
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You may need rabies vaccine again as the duration is crossing 3 month period
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Visit a doctor for rabies vaccine
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