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I take 0,3,7,28,36 day vaccine my last dose on 29 december 2025
Then I take two booster dose intradermal 0.1 ml at one site on day 0,3 last dose on 15 January 2026 dog bite me again the gap between last dose of the booster is 23 day only should I need vaccine
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You r under vaccine effect so don't worry. Not required
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No need of vaccination
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You already completed a full post-exposure rabies vaccination schedule (Day 0, 3, 7, 28, 36) and later received two booster doses on Day 0 and Day 3.It’s just 23 days occured hence you don’t need revaccination considered you are fully immune and protected.
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Still you have to follow proper wound management like washing the wound with soap or antiseptics.
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Avoid approaching animals and isolate the affected animals and observe for 10 days.Contact me anytime on practo for further consultation
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No need
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You already completed a full course of rabies vaccination (Day 0, 3, 7, 28, 36) and then also received two booster doses on Day 0 and Day 3, with the last booster on 15 January 2026.
If a dog bite happened only 23 days after your last booster, you are considered fully protected. The immunity produced by the Rabies Vaccine remains strong for months to years, especially when boosters were taken recently.
According to rabies post-exposure guidelines, no additional vaccine is required when a new exposure occurs within 3 months after completing a full course or boosters, because protective antibodies are already present.
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• Immediately wash the bite wound with soap and running water for at least 15 minutes.
• Apply an antiseptic such as Povidone‑Iodine.
• Monitor the dog for 10 days if the dog is available.
• Ensure your tetanus vaccination is up to date if there was a skin break.
For rabies prevention, no further rabies vaccine doses are needed in this situation since the bite occurred very soon after your booster.
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• Rabies vaccination provides strong protection after a full course plus boosters.
• Only when a new bite occurs months or years later, doctors usually advise 2 booster doses (Day 0 and Day 3).
• Always clean animal bite wounds thoroughly, as proper washing significantly reduces infection risk.
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You are already well protected, so try not to worry and focus on your studies. If you want, you can also tell me whether the bite caused bleeding or only a scratch, and I can guide you further for wound care and reassurance.
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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. Chaithra H
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5 yrs exp
Bangalore
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Needs to be evaluated
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Dr. Jyoti Singh
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8 yrs exp
Meerut
He does not need another rabies vaccine now.
He already completed the Rabies vaccination schedule and received boosters recently (only 23 days ago), so he is already protected.
Advice: Wash the wound well with soap and water for 10–15 minutes and apply an antiseptic.
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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. Saarika
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4 yrs exp
Chennai
Since your vaccination course is completed along with booster dose ,you are completely safe from rabies
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Dr. Suraj Sharma
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4 yrs exp
Jaipur
Not needed
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
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18 yrs exp
Hyderabad
None needed
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