I got bit from a dog

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Asked for Male, 18 Years

Hello doctor.. I am an 18 year old boy.yesterday I got bit by my street dog , though an year ago all my street dogs were taken for vaccination. And 6 years back also someone's pet also bit me. Though at that time I took all proper vaccination. So do I need to take vaccination this time also? Please advise Thank you

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Dr. Anil Kumar Jain General Physician 12 yrs exp Bangalore · Accepted Answer

Dr. Anil Kumar Jain

General Physician 12 yrs exp Bangalore

Hello there. I can understand your concern. Once you are vaccinated, you just need to take booster doses once every five years. It's just one dose. If you are sure that all dogs are vaccinated and the fact that the dog that bit you is vaccinated, then nothing to worry. But still since it's been 6 years, it would be good that you take one booster dose of anti-rabies vaccine. Best regards. Dr. Anil Kumar Jain. Bangalore.

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