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10 days after completing full 5 doses of rabies vaccine, I was again bitten by a dog.= Do i need revaccination?
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Green leafy vegetables more
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You don't need a ARV revaccination at this time,as you have completed the vaccine series very recently
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No, unless it was a severe bite which involved loss of tissue from the affected portion.
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Since you completed the full post-exposure course of the Rabies vaccine (all 5 doses) and the new dog bite occurred only 10 days after completing the series, your body should already have adequate protective antibodies against Rabies.
In such situations, revaccination is usually not required because protection from a completed rabies vaccination course is considered effective for at least several months to years. Therefore, a new exposure so soon after finishing the full schedule generally does not require restarting the vaccine series.
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• Immediately wash the wound thoroughly with soap and running water for at least 15 minutes.
• Apply an antiseptic solution if available.
• Observe the wound for redness, swelling, or infection.
• If the bite is deep, bleeding heavily, or the dog is suspected to be rabid, it is still advisable to visit a doctor for wound care and clinical assessment, although additional rabies vaccine is typically not needed in this short interval.
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• Always clean any animal bite immediately, as wound washing greatly reduces infection risk.
• Avoid handling stray or aggressive animals to prevent repeated exposures.
• Keep your tetanus vaccination up to date if there is an open wound.
• Watch the dog (if possible) for 10 days for abnormal behavior, which can help assess rabies risk.
If you’d like, you can book an online consultation and share details about the bite (depth, location, and dog status) so I can guide you clearly on whether any additional precaution or treatment is needed.
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No need .you are safe.
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First does old bite is deep, did u took Immunoglobulin at site?
No need of vaccination, need revaccination if bitten after 3 months
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If the bite is deep clean wound under nursing care and if u haven't taken Immunoglobulin take it, otherwise if it just scratch or no bleed nothing is needed
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Just consult me, for further advice and follow-up
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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. Chaithra H
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5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Need not take vaccine onceagain
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Dr. Saarika
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4 yrs exp
Chennai
a person completed the full course of Rabies vaccination and is bitten again within a short time (like 10 days later)
Next Steps
No need to repeat the full vaccination schedule.
Health Tips
Wash the wound immediately with soap and running water for 15 minutes.
Apply antiseptic (povidone-iodine).
Consult a doctor for wound assessment
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Dr. Suvashree Suvasmita Kar
General Physician
9 yrs exp
Bhubaneswar
as you completed the vaccination no need for vaccination again
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wound cleaning with soap and running tap water properly. and apply antiseptic ointment.
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check if the dog is a pet or stray dog. if suspecting it is a rabid dog inform animal control team.
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
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18 yrs exp
Hyderabad
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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