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Dog bite exposure

2026-07-16 16:23:55
Stray dog leaked my hand while I was walking. i immediately sanitize my hand and continued my walking . after half an hour i got a cut on my forehead and it was actively bleeding. By reflexes i touch the my open wound with that hand only . am i at risk of rabies i had full vaccination 6 months ago. Should I go for booster dose
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No risk if you completed vaccination

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Yes kindly go for vaccination

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Yes ,go for boosters , because you dont know exposure is occures or not , so better if you go for booster .vaccine has no harm.

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

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Kindly go for booster dose vaccination

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

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