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Do I need rabies vaccine

2026-08-04 06:03:10
Hi doctor, 4–5 days ago I was petting a stray cat and felt something sharp on her head, which I think may have been a scab. I’m not sure if the scab scratched me or broke my skin. There was no blood or wound when I checked. I washed my hands immediately and applied dettol I felt tingling in that area I'm not even sure . I had 4 rabies vaccine doses in May 2026 . The cat hasn’t returned since. Do I need any additional rabies vaccination?
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No need of ARV. As you have vaccinated against rabies in may 2026, you still will have antibodies against rabies running in your blood. So don't worry. You don't need any additional ARV.
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Since you have been vaccinated in may 2026 , no need to repeat the vaccination.
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Not required

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No need of additional vaccination

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As you have washed your wound with dettol immediately and there were exposed wound You dont need to get vaccinated

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Repeat vaccination not required

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Vaccination is not required but keep the area clean. For tingling sensation, examination of the site will be helpful for further evaluation. You can consult me via Practo app

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Don't worry. You are immunized. You don't need to take another vaccine.

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Not required.

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No need

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U r under vaccine effect.  So don't worry  .u don't need vaccine

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kindly do connect and consult with me for better treatment plan and advice on your case via PRACTO app

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

Answered2026-08-23 10:03:15

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Not need to vaccinate. Your body is already immunized against it…

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Not required

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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 You

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No need to take vaccines now

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

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Even if you had scratch , since u got vaccinated with 4 doses of rabies vaccine 2 months back, u need not to take vaccine again.. Gently wash ur hands with soap and running tap water alone is enough.. if its more than 3 months, u have to get 2 rabies vaccine as u r not sure of scratch...

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