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Should he have to Re-start Arv from Day0
Doctor my cousin was scratched by a street dog and start taking anti rabies vaccine intradermal 4 dose schedule is Day 0 3 7 28
24/10/21 Day 0
27/10/21 Day 3
31/10/21 Day 7
And his Last 4th ( Day 28 ) anti rabies vaccine is due on 21/11/21 but today on 3rd November again a street dog scratch him with nails just little bit blood comes out no wound so should he have to Re-start anti rabies vaccination from Day 0 ???
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As the vaccination is already going on, restarting is not recommended
Instead wash the wound under running tap water and rinse it thoroughly with soap.
Get the vaccination dosages completed
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Rinse with soap and water
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Inform the authorities with respect to dogs (mostly rabid) constantly attacking the pedestrians.
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No only booster dose with anti septic cleaning of wound site
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