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Already taking anti rabies prophylactic
I am already taking anti rabies pre exposure vaccine doses and have completed 2 doses 0 and 7 and 2 doses are still to be taken . What is the line of treatment if my own 51 days puppy, unexposed but yet to be vaccinated bites or scratches during this ongoing vaccine doses
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Since you are already on a pre-exposure rabies vaccination schedule and have completed 2 doses (Day 0 and Day 7), your body has already started building protective antibodies.
If your own 51-day-old puppy, which is:
• Unexposed to any rabid animal
• Healthy and under observation
• Living at home
…gives a minor bite or scratch, the risk of rabies is extremely low.
In people who are already receiving pre-exposure vaccination, the post-exposure treatment is simpler compared to unvaccinated individuals.
Next Steps
If a bite or scratch happens during the ongoing pre-exposure schedule:
Step 1: Immediate wound care
• Wash the wound with soap and running water for 15 minutes
• Apply povidone-iodine or antiseptic
Step 2: Vaccination
• You do NOT need rabies immunoglobulin (RIG) because you are already vaccinated.
• You only need to complete the remaining scheduled doses of your pre-exposure vaccine.
Important:
• No extra doses are usually required if you are already following the schedule and the puppy is healthy.
• Observe the puppy for 10 days after the bite.
• If the puppy remains healthy → no further action needed.
• If it becomes ill or dies → consult immediately for booster doses.
Health Tips
• Avoid rough play until the puppy is vaccinated.
• Get the puppy vaccinated as soon as it reaches the recommended age (usually 6–8 weeks, depending on local guidelines).
• Always clean even minor scratches properly.
You are already well protected because you started pre-exposure vaccination, so the risk in this situation is very low and manageable.
If you ever experience a bite, a quick consultation can ensure everything stays on the safe side.
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Since you are already taking pre-exposure rabies vaccination and have completed 2 doses (Day 0 and Day 7), your body has already started developing protection.
If your own 51-day-old puppy (unvaccinated but healthy and unexposed) bites or scratches you during this ongoing vaccine schedule:
Line of management:
• Immediate wound washing with soap and running water for at least 15 minutes (most important step)
• Continue and complete your remaining pre-exposure doses as scheduled
• No rabies immunoglobulin (RIG) is required
• No need to restart or add a full post-exposure course
Because:
• The puppy is very young, domestic, and unexposed
• You are already under active vaccination
• Early doses already prime your immune system
You should only seek re-evaluation if:
• The puppy becomes sick, aggressive, or dies within 10 days
• The wound is deep, bleeding heavily, or on face/hand
Otherwise, you are adequately protected by completing the planned schedule.
For individualized advice based on wound type or vaccine timing, please contact me directly on Practo.
Dr. RS Pankaj
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Complete vaccination along with immunoglobulin if required-which depends on category of bite
Next Steps
see any nearby physician to evaluate bite category and opt for vaccine as soon as possible along with immunoglobulin if required
Health Tips
even licks could be dangerous if animal is not vaccinated. on the top of you have open wound which is licked by animal you definitely need to rush for vaccine
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Continue and complete your remaining scheduled .
The risk from a healthy, indoor, very young puppy is extremely low, but standard protocol must still be followed.
Rabies is 100% fatal once symptoms appear, so never delay vaccination.consult if you still anxious .
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No worries if ongoing vaccination, just continue and complete all doses. No need to discontinue or start vaccination from the beginning.
If the dog is a healthy pet, it should be confined and observed for 10 days. If the dog remains healthy during this period, it did not have rabies at the time of the bite, and the PEP series can often be discontinued (consult your doctor). If the dog was a stray or is acting strangely, immediate PEP is mandatory.
Next Steps
Vaccinate the puppy with Rabies vaccine for prevention of attack of rabies to your puppy and the contacts.
Health Tips
Take early preventions like
1. Don’t panic, be calm
2. Wash thoroughly the wound site with soap water
3. Go to nearby hospital, get Tt and ARV injections and follow the doses accordingly.
4. Wound care
5. Take antibiotics if necessary for the wound
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