Do i need anti rabies again ?

2021-06-12 15:48:54
Hi All { Repositng because need to edit info } On 14th feb 21 one ill stray dog scratched me on leg { no bleeding, just redness } on that 14th itself i took anti rabies shot and tetnus but due to lack of knowledge pharmacy person wrongly scheduled my vaccine so my 5 dose anti rabies vaccine was completed on 8 april ,21 . Here is main thing On 8th june 21 , one dog{ don't know whether vaccinated or not } in my society touched his teeth on my finger { no bleeding, no skin removed, just little redness for like 3-4 seconds } I instantly washed my finger with soap and water . On 9th june 21 one rat bite me on leg finger { little skin removed and very very less blood 1/10th of one drop } again I instantly washed with soap and water 2-3 times . So my question is do i need to take anti rabies vaccine/booster again ? Or my previous vaccine will protect me ? If yes for how long 5 dose provide immunity ? NOTE : I AM HEALTHY TILL NOW
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Have you taken covid Vaccine?

Answered2021-06-12 16:04:47

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No need to get vaccinated again. If the scratches are when playing with the dogs, then no need to worry at all. Still you took vaccination for being on the safer side once. So it's enough. No need to worry.

Answered2021-06-12 16:06:41

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No it’s fine
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