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Rabies OCD
I have rabies indirect transmission OCD
So frequently took vaccine 30 to 35 in the last 12 years .
Full course in 2023 and 2 boosters in may 2024.
Recently I ate at a village marriage party, surrounded by dogs .
I found some water like drops found in disposal plate .
I thought a dog may be licked.
This time I am not going for ARV and go to psychiatrist and take medication.
A assurance from doctors can reduce my OCD.
So please suggest can I take 2 ARV booster in 2-3 year I will take not never worry for rabies .
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Dr. Lovish Gupta
Veterinary Physician
6 yrs exp
Gurgaon
Rabies spreads only through bites, scratches, or saliva entering fresh wounds or mucous membranes. The scenario you described (drops of water in a plate) is not a risk for rabies.
Your concern is understandable, but the repeated worry and frequent vaccination are more related to OCD and health anxiety. You are already doing the right thing by consulting a psychiatrist and taking treatment for OCD. That is the correct path forward rather than taking unnecessary vaccines.
Routine boosters every 2–3 years are not required unless there is a real exposure (for example, a confirmed bite or scratch from a suspected rabid animal).
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