Do I need a rabbies vaccine?

2025-07-05 13:47:35
I got licked and touched by a dog 3 days ago. Should I get the rabbies vaccine? Just on a note i recently got my 3 doses of rabbies vaccine in april.
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Answered2025-08-02 06:45:14

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Answered2025-07-06 06:17:02

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

Answered2025-07-06 05:20:40

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I can definitely help you over this being a general physician You can consult with me online on Practo or Contact on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusion and management

Answered2025-07-06 04:13:30

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If you received all 3 doses of the rabies vaccine in April, you’re considered pre-exposure vaccinated, which offers strong protection. If the dog that licked and touched you was healthy, vaccinated, and the skin wasn’t broken (no bite, scratch, or open wound), then no further action is typically needed. However, if the dog’s vaccination status is unknown, if the lick involved mucous membranes (like eyes, mouth, or an open wound), or if you’re unsure about skin integrity, it’s best to take two booster doses (on Day 0 and Day 3) may be recommended in such cases.

Answered2025-07-06 03:50:13

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You do not need the rabies vaccine again right now, if: The dog was healthy and alive at the time There was no bite or scratch breaking the skin The contact was only through intact skin (no open wounds) You are considered pre-exposure vaccinated, which offers strong protection. If you had only licks or touch on unbroken skin, no further action is needed.
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booster dose needed Only if: The dog bit/scratched you and broke the skin The dog is suspected to be rabid You’re immunocompromised In such cases, you'd get 2 booster doses (Day 0 and Day 3), not the full 5-dose series.
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Let me know if there was any wound, mucosal contact, or if the dog seemed unwell.

Answered2025-07-06 03:43:36

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You may take two doses (if at all) .

Answered2025-07-06 02:17:57

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You need to complete the course

Answered2025-07-06 01:22:47

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Not necessarily needed if fully vaccinated within last six months

Answered2025-07-06 01:01:07

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Incomplete info. Did it just lick or bite ?

Answered2025-07-06 00:55:35

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You don't need any further vaccine at this time.

Answered2025-07-06 00:55:33

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Answered2025-07-11 06:38:32

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No need

Answered2025-07-06 07:05:34

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Not required

Answered2025-07-06 06:39:20

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Dear Practo User. Thanks for sending across your query. Since you completed a full rabies vaccination course recently in April, you’re considered protected. For minor exposures like licking or touching, no further vaccine is typically needed. Just monitor for symptoms and maintain good hygiene.
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Answered2025-07-06 05:28:45

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