✔ Immediately wash wound with soap and running water for 15 minutes ✔ Apply povidone iodine ✔ Complete your 5th ARV dose on schedule ✔ Do NOT take extra or additional doses without advice You need additional doses only if: • You had completed full vaccination long ago and new exposure happened • Or if vaccination schedule was interrupted significantly But in your case, you are already covered.

✔ Rabies vaccine works by stimulating antibodies over days ✔ ERIG is given only once per exposure episode ✔ Do not panic if exposure occurs during vaccination ✔ Avoid unnecessary booster stacking ✔ Always wash wounds thoroughly — this alone reduces viral load significantly You are protected as long as you complete the ongoing course properly. If you are unsure about scratch severity (bleeding vs no bleeding) or want confirmation that your schedule is correct, I recommend booking an online consultation so we can review the exact timeline and ensure you are fully covered without overtreatment.