Dog and issues

2026-07-04 05:13:25
My brother completed his full four-dose anti-rabies vaccine course. Then, 18 days after completion, my pet dog licked my wound. He took two booster shots—one of 0.8 units and the other of 0.4 units. Two days after that , he had wound on his nose and our pet dog touched my brother's nose accidentally, from his back of the head's furr . What should we do ?
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If your brother completed a full post-exposure anti-rabies vaccination course and subsequently received the recommended booster doses after a fresh exposure, no further rabies vaccination is usually required for accidental contact with the dog’s fur or intact skin. If the dog’s saliva contacted an open wound or mucous membrane, wash the area thoroughly with soap and water and consult a physician for risk assessment
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Observe the pet dog for 10 days (if healthy and available). Seek immediate medical review if there was direct saliva exposure to an open wound or mucous membrane
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Touching a dog’s fur alone is not considered a rabies exposure. Ensure the pet’s rabies vaccination is up to date.

Answered2026-07-05 00:45:49

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Don’t worry , just vaccinate the dog prophylactically and get in touch with me for further details

Answered2026-07-04 17:36:40

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

Answered2026-07-04 15:33:27

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no vaccination required as he is fully protected
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nothing as such …

Answered2026-07-04 13:56:28

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Rabies is transmitted via bite or scratch. Moreover if your brother is fully vaccinated, there is no risk.

Answered2026-07-04 12:56:22

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Proper evaluation and personalised advice are needed for your concern. A detailed consultation would be best to provide accurate guidance. Feel free to consult me for further assistance.

Answered2026-07-04 09:49:50

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You can be completely reassured about this latest incident. Rabies is transmitted only through the saliva of an infected animal — not through fur, skin, or body contact. A dog's fur or the back of its head touching a wound carries no rabies risk whatsoever, even if the wound was open. Additionally, your brother has already completed a full anti-rabies vaccine course plus two booster doses for the earlier exposure, which means he now has very good protective immunity. There is absolutely no need for any further vaccination for this current incident. Simply wash the area gently with soap and water as routine wound care.
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No further anti-rabies vaccination is required. Clean the wound with soap and water. If the pet dog is showing any unusual behavior, consult a veterinarian. Please consult me directly on Practo for a detailed evaluation.

Answered2026-07-04 09:24:58

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Since you already took full course..  nothing is needed.. kindly thoroughly wash the wound are in running water.. If symptoms arise or wound was too deep kindly consult doctor

Answered2026-07-04 07:42:11

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No need further vaccination,  wound hygiene is required only.

Answered2026-07-04 07:03:46

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If your brother’s wound is exposed and is touched or licked by dog. It’s better to thoroughly clean and irrigate the wound. Nothing much is required if rabies vaccination of person and dog is updated unless there’s a deep bite.
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Answered2026-07-04 06:17:29

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Kindly consult

Answered2026-07-04 06:02:45

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

Answered2026-07-16 13:54:03

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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

Answered2026-07-06 07:21:31

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Nothing it's safe You can consult for further issues if you want to Just clean the wound with proper wash

Answered2026-07-05 08:41:29

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Do consult

Answered2026-07-04 09:58:55

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No need to worry.

Answered2026-07-04 07:47:36

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Nothing more needed

Answered2026-07-04 06:08:44

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

Answered2026-07-04 05:54:34

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