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A dog playfully touched his paw in my naked leg, there was no sign or mark of any scratch or abrasion but still due to anxiety I initiated rabies post exposure prophylaxis...I took it on day 0,3,7 and 14...i am a healthy person with normal immune system, do I need 28th day shot too...as I read that new guidelines recommend only 4 shots. 1ml on detloid muscles, cell culture, rabivax s. Is is acceptable to take a gap of 1 day ,means if some one can take 28th day shot on 29th day... m very anxious person...
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WHO says An alternative post-exposure regimen for healthy, fully immunocompetent exposed people who receive wound care plus high-quality rabies immunoglobulin plus WHO-prequalified rabies vaccines consists of four doses administered i.m. on days 0, 3, 7 and 14.
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
No worries. Relax . If your symptomatic you take online consultation from me.
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Dr. Soudip Saha
General Physician
5 yrs exp
South 24 Parganas
Need detailed history and evaluation
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take online consultation for treatment
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Dr. Ankur Anand
General Physician
11 yrs exp
Gurgaon
You never needed a vaccine ....
Now do you know ,till how long are you immune to such bites after these vaccine .
Anxiety made you read all that online and also made you have those vaccine ...
All the best. ..
Anxiety is playing big role in your decision making ...
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do something for your anxiety ...
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Dr. Muneeb Ahmed Yasir
Endocrinologist
25 yrs exp
Bangalore
U have already taken 4 doses. As it was not a bite u don't need further injections.
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A psychiatrist opinion is advised for ur anxiety
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