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About rabies vaccine and reexposure
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IAM taking my 5 th and last dose of my vaccine taken in 17 - Feb 2021
After one day 18 - Feb 2021(rexposure)
I have scratch by dog
Should. I take return to take full dose of vaccine
Ya I have taken previous schedule is immune to me so no need to take return vaccine?
What should I do
Please answer me
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Hello ,
I understand your query.
kindly consult online for a detailed history and appropriate treatment.
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Dr EMMANUEL MJ ,
MD
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Dr. Rajendra Kumar
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39 yrs exp
Jaipur
Not needed ,,clean the site with soap water, apply betadine lotion,watch the dog for 10 days if abscond,death ,rabbis ,killed consult
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Dr. Karthik B
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Chennai
Is the dog rabid?
Does the dog show any signs of it?
If you have completed the full Post-Exposure Course
.You usually need not take any more vaccine for 3 months even if there is a bite/scratch.
Health Tips
If the dog shows signs of rabies .Kindly report it to the local authorities.
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