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About arv vaccine
I have taken all five dose vaccine in may, 2020.
And 2 booster dose in Jan 2021. Due to dog bite . Recently I am confused that a dog passes on side of road. May be there scratch or not in my leg. Go to local hospital they said you take 4 dose vaccine.but some doctor says only 2 booster dose need.what should I do?
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Depends on the level of contact with the animal.
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Take vaccines only if required.
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Seems that u confused with vaccination..as ur booster and dog scratch have gap more than 3months better u should consult
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Consult online. Show your wound image
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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult.
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Can help you, kindly provide me detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Ojashwin Mishra
General Physician
3 yrs exp
Bhubaneswar
Appropriate wound care is the first step followed by booster dose even if there was blood since you're already vaccinated.
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Dr. Ebin Victor
General Practitioner
1 yrs exp
Cochin
If the dog has bitten you or scratched you and there was blood
Or the dog locked you on an open wound or any of your orifices ie open mucosa,
You should get only 2 shots of arv as you re already vaccinated
Else if there was no blood or did not lick then there is no need to take any vaccine
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