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Re-exposure to rabies
Doctor 3 weeks ago I had a dog bite so I had to follow vaccine schedule for rabies 3 shots completed again I happened to get a bite from a bat which entered my room through windows it was during the day and I think the bat is rabid , it went hiding ,
my fourth dose is on September 17 2023 ..
now I'm panicking ,would my past 3 dose save me from the re-exposure ??
Should I have repeat the cycle I'm getting the shots from an govt hospital will it effective enough to fight of the rabies my third vaccine shot was on 27 th August 2023
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Regarding your concern, its not mandatory to repeat the course. Continue the current vaccine schedule.
Kindly consult for further course of action
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So usually bats are in hiding only .
Your previous three shots should work and you should be having an immunity by now as it takes 7 days for immunisation shots ( active immunisation ) to start working and we do not give immunoglobulin after 7 days .
Take your fourth shot also on time .
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take 4th shot on time .
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wash bite with plenty of soap and water . don't cover .
in case of any tingling or sensation contact doctor immediately.
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
General Physician
10 yrs exp
Dehradun
Need few more details
Kindly consult
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Vinod Kumar Verma
General Physician
9 yrs exp
Gurgaon
According to your query and sign and symptom you want to know about the disease and cause and it's best Treatment
Please take consultation for better evaluation and best Treatment as it need complete history of patient as personal and family history.
Please follow good life style as
• take plenty of fluid and
• take less spicy and fatty foods and
• take home made food only and
do exercise regularly with yoga and meditation and
• keep positive attitude to fight any disease and any problem of your life .
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