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Clarify if I need a rabies vaccine

2025-09-26 08:02:16
A stray dog was near my gate. On the cement floor, I saw some blood and possibly saliva from the dog. After about 10–12 minutes, I poured water on that spot. Some of that water splashed back onto my foot, about 7–10 cm away from my nail-removed wound. After another 10 minutes, I washed my leg with pump water, and some water entered the wound. There was no bite, no scratch from the dog, and no direct contact of fresh saliva with my wound. Only the splash from the floor water touched near it. In this situation, do I need to take rabies post-exposure vaccine, or is it considered safe?
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There is no exposure as such , no need for vaccination

Answered2025-09-30 17:34:33

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No need of vaccination keep the wound under running tap for 15 mins
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Answered2025-09-30 16:15:46

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There is no direct exposure so i dont think there is any reason to take vaccine.

Answered2025-09-30 14:15:16

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The virus does not survive outside the body, like in sunlight, heat, or dry conditions. Rabies virus becomes dead within minutes once saliva is dried or diluted (e.g., with water).

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Do connect and consult

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No risk, if doubtful can consult on practo

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In your history There's no direct exposure, hence no need of vaccination For more queries connect with me on practo

Answered2025-09-29 05:38:19

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No need for vaccination as there is no abrasion or lession although throughly wash the area

Answered2025-09-28 06:58:48

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Low to negligible risk if you want more information about post exposure prophylaxis contact with me in Practo

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Chill, nothing is required.

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No need for vaccination

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There is no risk

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Hello, Rabies virus becomes inactive quickly once outside the body and does not survive long on dry surfaces or in water. In your situation, there was no bite, no direct contact with fresh saliva, and the splash occurred after 10–12 minutes, making the risk of rabies extremely low to negligible. Such indirect exposure from floor water is not considered a risk. You do not need post-exposure vaccination for this scenario. For reassurance and further discussion, you may connect with me on Practo

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no you don't need any PEP vaccination

Answered2025-09-26 14:32:24

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No problem.. But wash the area well with soap and water continuously for 15 min No need of vaccination Please consult me through practo or wattsap Nine zero seven two two zero seven zero nine three

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You don't need any vaccine.

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No need for vaccination as there is no direct exposure.

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No need of vaccination, just wash it with soap nd water continuously for 15 to 20mins

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management

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