Consultation for rabies injection

2026-08-14 11:41:02
Hi doctor, I'm currently taking the rabies injection series because i got scratch from a cat's nail. On 13 august I took the 3rd dose of rabies injection around 1-2 pm and at night around 10-11 pm i again got scratch from the same cat's teeth. Should i restart the series or will the current rabies vaccination series be enough?
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Do not restart the series - that is the clear answer. Once you are already in an ongoing anti-rabies vaccination course, a fresh exposure from the same or another animal does not need a new schedule; the doses you have taken have already primed your immunity. Simply complete your existing course on the original dates (day 0, 3, 7, 28 - intradermal or intramuscular as your centre started it). Just make sure the new scratch was washed under running water with soap for 15 minutes, and if the skin was broken and bleeding, ask the doctor whether rabies immunoglobulin is indicated for that particular wound - immunoglobulin is not given if more than 7 days have passed since the first vaccine dose, since antibodies are already forming. Watch the wound for redness, swelling, pus or fever, which would mean bacterial infection and need antibiotics, and confirm your tetanus cover. If you want me to look at the wound and your vaccination card and confirm the plan, book a consult with me on Practo.

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No need to re-start. Continue 4th and 5th dose. That's it. Avoid such cat which is causing such injuries again and again . Cat scratch disease is a possibility..... If you have fever or lymphnodes enlargement etc you need further medication to avoid cat scratch disease
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feel free to consult me on practo for further evaluation and management

Answered2026-08-18 05:53:46

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Continue same protocol

Answered2026-08-17 13:55:13

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Continue the current vaccine schedule.

Answered2026-08-17 12:40:42

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Continue same schedule

Answered2026-08-16 12:18:04

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If you would like to discuss your concern in more detail, please feel free to contact me on WhatsApp at nine one one nine two five five six nine nine.

Answered2026-08-16 11:03:46

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Requires a proper assessment to understand the underlying cause and guide you. Please book a consultation for a detailed evaluation, personalized treatment plan and further advice.

Answered2026-08-16 09:41:56

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Already answered. U r under vaccine effect.  No need of vaccine.

Answered2026-08-16 09:29:57

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No need of restart, its covered in this schedule. You need to just Complete your remaining scheduled vaccination.

Answered2026-08-16 09:18:59

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Just continue same regimen

Answered2026-08-16 09:11:22

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

Answered2026-08-16 08:58:30

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Continue the same schedule

Answered2026-08-16 08:58:17

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Continue remaining vaccine schedule No need to get new vaccination

Answered2026-08-16 08:56:50

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If you would like to discuss your concern in more detail, please feel free to contact me on WhatsApp at eight six one nine six six nine nine zero six. Alternatively, you can connect with me through the Practo app for a detailed consultation

Answered2026-09-04 14:50:34

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Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment

Answered2026-08-24 12:13:48

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Need few more details for further evaluation. Please consult

Answered2026-08-20 06:50:45

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Avoid fried and spicy food Water intake more Green leafy vegetables more Fiber meal Walk Do connect and consult Will help u

Answered2026-08-18 07:27:59

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Same can be continued

Answered2026-08-16 09:00:44

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