Dog bite by a stray dog

2025-11-20 06:04:50
I took 5 doses of rabies vaccination in Jan, and recently I took two doses of vaccination in 15th September 2025. Now I have been bitten by a stray dog today 20th November 2025,little bit of bleeding. Do i again need to take two booster doses?
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Answered2025-12-06 11:42:03

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Answered2025-12-05 18:54:33

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Short answer: Yes — you still need 2 booster doses (Day 0 and Day 3). Here’s why: ✅ Your Vaccination History Full 5-dose PEP in January 2025 Two-dose booster on 15 September 2025 New dog bite on 20 November 2025 (with bleeding → Category III exposure) 📌 What WHO and Indian NRCP Guidelines Say If a person previously completed full PEP (anytime in the past), then for any future exposure, they need only 2 booster doses: Day 0 (today) Day 3 This applies no matter how many times you got vaccinated earlier, because antibody levels slowly fall and a booster is always required after a fresh exposure. 🩸 Do you need Rabies Immunoglobulin (RIG)? No, since you completed a previous full course and boosters. RIG is not required for previously vaccinated persons. ✔️ Wound Care is Very Important Wash the bite area thoroughly with soap and running water for 15 minutes Apply povidone iodine/betadine if available Avoid covering tightly Get the Day 0 booster today itself. Final Recommendation 👉 Take rabies booster doses on: Day 0 – 20 November 2025 Day 3 – 23 November 2025 No need for additional doses.

Answered2025-11-22 04:47:14

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No need of Vaccination. Just Observe dog 10 days if possible

Answered2025-11-22 04:25:54

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Answered2025-11-21 06:34:57

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Answered2025-11-21 02:46:11

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If you have taken complete post exposure prophylaxis on first bite then: 1) if next bite occurred within 3 months, there is no need to any vaccine only wound management should be done. 2)if next bite occurred after 3 months then re-exposure prophylaxis is given on day 0 and day 3. Never repeat rabies immunoglobulin
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always wash animal bite wound with soap and running water for atleast 10 mins

Answered2025-11-20 15:13:58

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Hello As of my opinion as you got bitten by a stray dog,get a 2 booster dose vaccination
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Wash the bitten wound with soap for 15mins in running tap water.Go to nearby primary health centre and get vaccinated

Answered2025-11-20 15:08:06

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Nope. Just wash with soap and water. And please avoid getting bitten so frequently. 🤷🏻‍♂️

Answered2025-11-20 15:06:34

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No need

Answered2025-11-20 15:04:48

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Need few more details Kindly consult

Answered2025-11-21 05:32:51

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Answered2025-11-21 03:19:21

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

Answered2025-11-20 15:41:07

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