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Do I need to get rabies booster

2025-07-27 07:50:02
I was scratched by a cat on 18th june I started my vaccination from that day onwards, it was a 5 dose vaccine. After completing it on 16th july i got scratched again today on 27th july, do i need to get boosters. It's a cat I have been feeding daily and the scratch was about one cm and very superficial
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No need for booster dose as the subsequent scratch was within 3 months of previous vaccination
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just wash it thoroughly

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Vaccine not needed.

Answered2025-07-29 07:36:43

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Till three month u dnt need it . U have to think about it u have to keep th e cat or not

Answered2025-07-28 09:56:01

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No. You don't need a booster dose

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No need

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No need just chill

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No need

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No you don't need to get booster again as it works for a year.
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anti rabies vaccine works for a year and anti rabies serum works for lifetime so in your case it is within one month so there is no need to get a booster just relax
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if in a year you  again are exposed then first please wash you wound with tapewater for 15-20 min and do care of wound.

Answered2025-07-27 12:19:42

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No need of vaccine,don’t worry

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No need currently.

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If you’re vaccinated then there’s no need to worry about.

Answered2025-07-27 09:32:39

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Thanks for your question. For a detailed and personalized treatment plan, I recommend a direct consultation. You can connect with me instantly through Practo for quick and accurate medical help.

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No u r under effect of  vaccine.  U r safe.

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Avoid fried food and spicy food Water intake more Green leafy vegetables and fruits Do connect and consult

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Need few more details Kindly consult

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No you don't need

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Needs to be evaluated..do consult

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No need

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need more information kindly consult

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No need of any booster

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No need of any further vaccinations….ur good enough

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No need to worry

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

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No need

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