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Is it possible to get rabies from a vaccinated dog

Respected Dr., My dog playfully bit me near my nose. i dont know it is from teeth or from nail. But my dog is fully vaccinated against rabies. His next rabies shot is to be given in May 2024. I cleansed the scratch with dettol antiseptic solution. So i want to ask if i need a rabies vaccine shot ? I am sharing my face scratch picture along with thi

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According to your query and sign and symptom you want to know about the disease and cause and it's best Treatment as you have mentioned as above as query about rabies Please take consultation for be ...  Read More

I was bitten by my pet dog 1 month ago. I just got a single dose of rabies vaccine n tetanus as well... I recently read a news where a boy died after getting bitten by a pet dog was on vaccinated. Now I am scared about myself even though my pet dog is fully vaccinated. He doesn't have rabies and is fully healthy dog. Many times I have come in conta

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult. ...  Read More

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I was bitten by my pet dog and the site is bleeding, the dog is fully vaccinated do I need rabies vaccination.

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1st it is essential to wash the wound with soap thoroughly and avoid any irritant to wash the wound. 2nd we don't know how effective the vaccine was on your pet dog, so based on the category of your ...  Read More

If dog is vaccinated before 10 days and i got wounded from metal surface where he have licked previously, should i need rabies vaccine

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I need to in know more details. Was it the first dose of vaccine for the dog ? How old are you ? Etc please consult ...  Read More

My dog has bitten me. Although he is vaccinated with rabies vaccine and I have already taken the vaccine Rabivax-S, one month before when my dog scratched me. Is there other vaccination needed now, after the dog bite ?

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Consult the doctor immediately and clean the wound thoroughly with soap and running water. Depending of amount and depth of injury your treatment defers. And also depends whether you have completed al ...  Read More

My rabies and tetanus shots are up to date and my dog is also vaccinated. However he bit me today and I have washed the wound with soap for 10 minutes he is a small dog. Should I get rabies shot again?

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult. ...  Read More

My dog vaccinated bite Me mistakenly on hand. He is fully vaccinated. Do I need to get rabies vaccination for the same.

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No need ...  Read More

My pet dog vaccinated .. bite me by mistake. Do I need to get rabies vaccine ??? Please help it ... N

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I need details. Book an appointment ...  Read More

My vaccinated dog bites me.should i take anti rabies injection or not...plzz help me

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Yes ...  Read More

My dog is 6 month old and I got cut from metal surface of his head belt where the dog might have licked earlier, before 15 days dog was vaccinated (1st dose). Should i need to take rabies vaccine? I already have taken TT and I am 29 years old.

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As the dog is yours and it was no aggression involved. Usually there is very minimal risk of rabies. But as you had an open wound and the dog only had its 1st dose of the vaccine. It is better you pro ...  Read More

Is there any chance of rabies ...my sheep got bitten by stray dog...I think mosquito touch sheep ...after the mosquito got in my hand ..I had little little cuts

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From mosquitos, rabies infection can't spread. No need to worry ...  Read More

I completed a full course of anti-rabies vaccination on 27 November 2023. Subsequently, on medical advice, I received a booster dose (Day 0) on 9 December 2024 following an exposure from my own dog. Today, while playing with my dog, it scratched me and also attempted to bite me. Later during bathing, I experienced a mild burning sensation on my leg

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the skin remains mostly intact with no open wound or bleeding, and the domestic dog is fully vaccinated and behaving normally so no need ...  Read More

Hi my toddler had a pet dog / scratch bite ( not sure) at my mothers place,pet dog had all rabies vaccination sharing both photos of vaccination card of dog,and scratches or bite from dog

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Lesion appears superficial. Since pet dog is vaccinated, risk is low. Clean wound thoroughly and monitor. Visit nearby doctor/emergency if definite bite, increasing redness/swelling, fever, or concern ...  Read More

Is there any risk of rabies as I was going on scooty ...stray dog run after me ...near that I got some mosquito in my eyes

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Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ...  Read More

After taking the full dose of anti-rabies vaccine, for how long is it not necessary to get re-vaccinated if bitten again by a dog or cat?

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For 1 year no vaccination But if street dogs bite again and old vaccination time is for 6months you should take 2 booster dose ...  Read More

First issue - I have taken rabies vaccine 4 years ago. This week on Tuesday a dog just grazed me . In the sense his body grazed my foot and ran away there was no bite. Will I get rabies from this or do I need to take the vaccine again.

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You don't need a Rabies vaccine. But since you shared this, do check your records for when you took a tetanus toxoid inj too( Inj TT). If it's been more than 6 yrs ,best to repeat it. ...  Read More

Generally while playing with pet dog it get provoked and bite me on hand its age is 4 month and have one rabies vaccination till date and it did not get in connect with outer or street dogs and always a indoor dog . So do I need to get rabies vaccination as I got rabies vaccination full course in September 2024 ?

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Hello. Based on what you described, since you already completed a full rabies vaccination course in September 2024 and the bite was from your pet indoor dog, the risk is low. In such situations, usual ...  Read More

A dog bite my uncle 4 days and it was stray dog cat III wound was there, On 4th day he took the first rabies vaccine on its 5th day can he take RIG?

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The schedule is 2 shots of Anti rabies vaccine on day 1, later Day 3, Day 7 Day 14 and Day 28. I'm not aware of the current guidelines as currently I'm practicing as an Endocrinologist. You might cons ...  Read More

I got 4 (0,3,7,14days) shot of anti rabies vaccine (i/m) because of rabid dog exposure. Today a cat's scratch me in finger. What should I do? My last date of vaccine was on 14th Feb 2026. I was previously vaccinated in year 2022 (5 i/m shots), 2024 (4 i/m shots) and April 2025 (4 i/m shots).

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Nothing needed ...  Read More

I got my full series of rabies vaccination last month and in July 2025 also again 2 days back I got scratched on chin by my pet dog which is not vaccinated and it is 3 months old pet. The scratch is like line but it didn't bleed and I think skin is not peeled.

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Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ...  Read More

If a dog barks and its saliva lands on broken skin, a cut, or a wound via air, without any direct contact with the dog—can rabies spread that way?

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If Your wound is fresh and dog’s rabies vaccination status is unknown ,Then it is considered Category III exposure and PEP (Post Exposure Prophylaxis) is recommended. Go for vaccination why tak ...  Read More

Hi doctor, Before 28 days one stray dog licked my finger. I have some dry cut near my nails. Dog is still healthy and today morning also I watched him. I am afraid of rabies. Please help.

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Kindly vaccinate yourself ASAP. ...  Read More

I completed a full course of anti-rabies vaccination on 27 November 2023. Subsequently, on medical advice, I received a booster dose (Day 0) on 9 December 2024 following an exposure from my own dog. On 8th February 2025, I experienced a minor exposure again from the same dog. The dog is healthy and fully vaccinated, receiving regular annual anti-ra

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If the bite was minor and the skin remained intact without any true break or puncture, it is considered a Category I exposure, and rabies vaccination is generally not required, especially if the dog i ...  Read More

I noticed such scratch on my finger after a travel. Does this look like a scratch from a dog. Though I do not remember coming across such encounter, still I am wondering if I should get myself vaccinated for rabies. Sharing the progress of the scratch. Kindly Guide and Help

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Better if you go for vaccination schedule immediately. Because you dont know anything about scratch and previous vaccination and rabies is 100 percent fatal disease so why we take risk better you go f ...  Read More

I took 2 anti rabies vaccine for re exposure 1 week ago.A dog scratch me yesterday.what can I do now??

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Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ...  Read More

Recently there was a lot of news circulating that fake rabies vaccines are being sold in India. Particularly 'Abhayrab' vaccine as per news. I got vaccinated last year in September after a stray dog bite. I took 5 doses of rabies vaccine after that. The vaccine was of the same company Abhayrab. Do I need to get vaccinated again or get some tests d

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If you completed all 5 doses of the rabies vaccine after the dog bite, there is no need to worry. Abhayrab is a WHO-approved vaccine, and the recent news does not mean all doses were fake. Since you h ...  Read More

While standing on road, a newly born small street dog came close to me and jump towards my feet, i feel touch in my flip flop by his nails, don't know whether it touched my skin or not there were no visible scratch, i am in deep what should I do? Does i need rabies vaccine earlier 1 year ago in December 2024 I got vaccinated on 0,3 and 7 day intram

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No immediate rabies vaccine or treatment is needed if there is no skin break. Just wash the area with soap and water. If you later notice any cut, bleeding, or swelling, then consult a doctor for asse ...  Read More

I took my full 4 dose Anti Rabies Vaccination course as follows:- Day 0 - 4/11/2025 Day 3 - 7/11/2025 Day 7 - 11/11/2025 Day 28 - 2/12/2025 So a few days later my pet vaccinated dog scratched me again and it bled a little. After consultation,I took the 2 booster doses as follows:- Day 0 - 9/12/2025 Day 3 - 12/12/2025 But on 12/12/2025 i.e the day m

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You have already completed the full 4-dose ARV schedule and also received the 2-dose booster (Day 0 & Day 3). A new bite on the same day does NOT require restarting vaccination. You are adequately pro ...  Read More

My hiusband recently was attacked by a street dog, very minor attack. We went to get rabies vaccination and he was given a dose along with tetanus shot. Not rig... what is the risk ? Have got two doses till now. What to do?

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

So I did my full vaccination course as follows... Day 0 - 4/11/2025 Day 3 - 7/11/2025 Day 7 - 11/11/2025 Day 28 - 2/12/2025 A day later on 3/12/2025, my pet vaccinated dog scratched me with his paws and it bled a little. I immediately washed it with soap and water for 15 mins first, then with a dettol antiseptic solution and then rubbed anti bacter

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No need any extra vaccination. Your current course itself is enough for your protection ...  Read More

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