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Hit By Bat On lips while riding bike
I have been hit by bat on lips while my way home on 23rd may night 8 o'clock. I washed the spot where it hit within a minute with water , no blood or bite marks. I took the first dose of ARV vaccine on 25th may. My doctor said as there are no symptoms HRIG vaccine is not necessary. But i am worried as it hit on my lips and don't know saliva may have come in contact with mouth, also i read that new people who had never had exposure before should get HRIG as bat is classified as Category lll. Can i take it along with my second dose which is under 7 day period
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Yes you should take HRIG as it has bite in face area.
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Not necessary.
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As u mentioned there is no visible wound ,bleeding or bite marks there is no need to get HRIG .
You have immediately washed within a min so dont worry..
And when we talk about Category ,..its with respect to wound and exposure ..not about animals whether dog or bat ..
So u need to relax and be calm about it.
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Hi,
Your doctor’s assessment is key HRIG is given early with the first dose. No need to panic continue your vaccine schedule
Feel free to consult for further guidance. 👍
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You r not a case for RIG. AS U WISH IF U GO FOR RIG NO ANY PROBLEM, ITS GIVEN IN WOUND SPECIALLY
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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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Dr. Ashita Kuruvilla
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Kolkata
Need few more details for further evaluation. Please consult
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
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Jhansi
Not needed
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
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Hyderabad
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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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