Dog bite and injection

2026-07-03 03:05:57
Hi, I completed my full four-dose anti-rabies vaccine course. Then, 18 days after completion, my pet dog licked my wound. I took two booster shots—one of 0.8 units and the other of 0.4 units. The day after completing my booster doses, my dog put his bare paws on my wound, and he licks his paws a lot, and now I don't know what to do.
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Answered2026-07-04 15:31:37

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Nothing to worry.

Answered2026-07-04 13:27:48

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You are fully protected and there is nothing to worry about. You completed a full 4-dose anti-rabies vaccine course and then additionally took two booster doses — your antibody levels are at maximum protection. A pet dog licking a wound or placing paws on a wound after you are already fully vaccinated and boosted carries no meaningful risk. Rabies virus requires the saliva of a truly infected animal entering a fresh wound — a pet dog licking its paws and then placing them on skin is an extremely indirect and negligible exposure, especially with your vaccination status.
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No further vaccines or action are needed. You are thoroughly protected against rabies. If you have persistent health anxiety about rabies exposures, a brief consultation with a physician for reassurance and possibly an antibody titer test to confirm immunity level would help put your mind at ease completely. Please consult me directly on Practo for a detailed evaluation.

Answered2026-07-03 17:48:03

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U r under vaccine effect  u r safe.

Answered2026-07-03 14:22:49

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No need

Answered2026-07-03 13:48:57

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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.

Answered2026-07-03 13:03:24

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ARV 4 doses completed means just chill and don't panick, send your wound photo to see the category...

Answered2026-07-03 12:25:34

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

Answered2026-07-03 12:21:42

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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 07:25:19

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Since u r vaccinated no need to worry just keep your wounds clean and covered. If you notice any kind of redness or pus in wound . Get your wound treated properly and start antibiotics as paws can carry other infective agents as well.

Answered2026-07-03 12:36:12

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

Answered2026-07-03 12:28:03

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