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Dear doctors, I got rabies vaccination 3 months and 10 days ago
Because of contact with an unknown dog saliva
In my hands i don't know if I had cuts or not
I got vaccinated fully through intradermal route in govt hospital without immunoglobulin...
Now I am overthinking and stressed out about it after recent internet scroll i found out that if immunoglobulin is not used people can get rabies
So,Am I safe or not?
I didn't get human immunoglobulin during my course of vaccination!!
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If no bite by the dog, no need to worry.
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Connect for proper management.
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No need to pain
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just what ever is there like
wound care -wash with soap water and keep the wound open
as you have completed the full course of vaccination no need of anything else.
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Dear Patient,
Thank you for reaching out with your concerns. Based on the details you’ve shared:
1. You completed a **full intradermal rabies vaccination course** 3 months and 10 days ago after potential exposure to dog saliva.
2. **Immunoglobulin (RIG) was not administered** at the time.
Here’s what you need to know:
- you are very likely protected.** The rabies vaccine is highly effective when administered correctly, even without immunoglobulin, especially if the exposure was low-risk (e.g., intact skin or minor contact without obvious wounds). Immunoglobulin is typically reserved for high-risk exposures (e.g., deep bites or mucous membrane contact).
- Intradermal vaccination** is a WHO-approved method and provides robust immunity when the full course is completed.
- Stress and overthinking** can amplify fears, but your timely vaccination significantly reduces any risk.
Next Steps:**
1. Avoid unnecessary anxiety.** Trust the medical care you received.
2. **Monitor for unusual symptoms** (e.g., fever, neurological issues), though these are extremely unlikely at this stage.
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Hi ma'am,
You don't have to worry.
If you have completed the vaccination series and it was only dog saliva without any cuts it's all right.
You have not mentioned any bleeding so it's unlikely you had any cuts. If you had cuts on the skin, you would have noticed the healing also and it would have been painful right?
I am pretty convinced that there were no cuts or skin breaks.
Do not worry. Don't read about it over google. Search apps are meant to be key word based and not about providing the relevant information. Connect if needed
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Saliva on hand without bite, scratch.
If it's on face, neck u need Immunoglobulin on same day. So u r over thinking.
It's available as Rig.
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You come under dog bite category 1 which requires only cleaning the area with soap till 20 minutes
No vaccinations and immunoglobulin are required in this category.
You’re more than safe bcz instead of consulting you yourself got vaccinated and fully.
So chill have fun & enjoy.
Any other questions if u have feel free to consult/connect to me.
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Just be careful from the street dogs and pets that they don’t bite you
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Your dog bite comes under category 1.
Which doesn’t need any vaccination or immunoglobulin.
Though you already got vaccinated, that puts you even more on the safe side.
Immunoglobulin is only for the dog bite, which is a single or multiple transdermal bite or scratch, licks on broken skin, or contamination of mucous membranes with saliva from licks.
In your scenario you don't need any immunoglobulin. So don't be stressed out.
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Kindly connect
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Need few more details
Kindly consult
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Yours is category 1 for which neither immunoglobulin nor vaccine is recommended
You do not need both , and you have already taken vaccine which makes you even safer
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Dr. Ashita Kuruvilla
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8 yrs exp
Kolkata
Need more history. Please consult for further management
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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. Marini Vanitha
General Physician
12 yrs exp
Kakinada
Don't worry.
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Dr. Shruti Goswami
General Physician
12 yrs exp
Pune
Pls connect
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Dr. S Pravin Selvam
Internal Medicine
11 yrs exp
Salem
It all depends on the category of contact. I am sure that if had vaccinated from a GH, it means they had examined you and identified the category of bite and had decided the treatment course. Retrospectively from your info , even if i assume you had minor cuts, you would fall only in category 2. ( Saliva on abrasions or cuts without blood ) For which only vaccine is sufficient and no immunoglobulin is needed. So don't worry.
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Dr. Nimmi Mulwani
General Physician
10 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Don't worry and no need to panic.
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
General Physician
18 yrs exp
Hyderabad
U r safe
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Dr. Anubha Singh
General Physician
4 yrs exp
Jhansi
If you require assistance or have any health concerns, feel free to reach out for a consultation. Your well-being is my priority, and i'm here to support you on your health journey.
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried food and spicy food
Water intake more
Green leafy vegetables and fruits
Fiber meal
Do connect and consult
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Dr. Dinesh Aahuja
General Physician
10 yrs exp
Navi Mumbai
If their is no bleeding or cut in the skin then their is no need for immunoglobulin…it is not recommended in category 1 bite…Don’t be stressed.
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Dr. Chaithra H
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5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Unknown.
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