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REGARDING RABBIES VACCINEATION
I take care of street dogs on regular basis,last time i had taken booster dose is almost 3-5 months ago and its only 1 shot of ARV and my 5 dose of vaccine is taken on 2023-2024 i dont remember,so my question for now is one female stray has given birth to 3 puppies they are almost 1 months old when i pick them up their my wrist and hand got tiny scratches by their nails so do i need vaccine for that or they are just puppies so i am safe pls suggest me
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Go for complete vaccination.
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Yes you have to take full course of rabies vaccine
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You have completed full course like 2 yrs back
Since it's an animal scratch u are supposed to take vaccine
It's for your safety
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DO anti rabies vaccines 4 doses
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possible take TT injection in case your last shot is beyond 6 yrs
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If u r a pet lover,
Go for full course of vaccine as u r handling puppies
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For a dedicated animal caretaker who has completed a full 5-dose primary series (2023-2024) and received a booster dose only 3–5 months ago, the immunological protection against Rabies is currently very high. While any scratch from a stray animal requires vigilance, your recent booster provides sufficient antibody levels to categorize this minor scratch as a 'low-risk' event that does not necessitate an immediate repeat vaccination
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Immediate Wound Care: , Wash the scratch area thoroughly with soap and running water for at least 15 minutes. This is the most effective way to mechanically remove any potential virus.
Observation Period: Monitor the puppies. If they remain healthy for the next 10 days, it further confirms they were not shedding the virus at the time of the scratch.
No New Shot Required: Based on current WHO and national guidelines for recently boosted individuals, a new vaccine dose is not required for this specific minor scratch.
Tetanus Check: Ensure your Tetanus status is up to date (within the last 5 years), as puppy nails can carry environmental soil bacteria.
Mandatory Consultation: If you notice any redness, swelling, or pus at the scratch site, or if the puppies become ill, a formal clinical consultation is mandatory. We may need to prescribe a topical antibiotic.
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your kindness to street dogs is commendable, and fortunately, your proactive vaccination history has kept you safe.
Book a consultation if you notice any unusual symptoms or if you simply need a formal record of this incident for your medical files
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Really appreciate your care for street dogs 🙏
With prior full vaccination and recent booster, and only minor puppy scratches risk is negligible. Just clean the wound well.
If needed, I can guide you further feel free to consult.
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Go for vaccination. There is lot of cases regarding this now a days.for safer side please go for booster doses .
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I advise you to take two booster doses on day 0 and day 3 . Rabies vaccine is taken as a precaution whether its a puppy or not , we should be on the safe side
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
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7 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried and spicy food
Water intake more
Do connect and consult
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
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7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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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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