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Rabies vaccination
I was bitten by a dog last week..Since then I took 3 shots of rabies and 1 of tetanus..Are 3 shots enough or should I take more..
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Dr. Anil Kumar Jain
General Physician
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hello there.
I can understand your concern.
There is a reason why a schedule of 5 doses has been formulated. .it's not done arbitrarily just for fun.
There is sceince behind it.
No 3 doses are not enough, you will have to take the other two as well.
But it's up to you.
Best regards.
Dr. Anil Kumar Jain.
Bangalore.
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