Dog nail scratch do i need booster dose

2022-04-29 14:35:01
Doctor i am previously vaccinated with Day 0 3 7 28 intradermal rabies vaccination 70 Days Ago and i took Tetanus and 3 booster dose Day 0 3 7 intradermal due to recent dog nail scratch Last dose was taken on 24th April 2022 but today a street dog scratch me with nails no wound just skin redness and drop like blood comes out so should again i have to take rabies vaccine booster dose ?
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Kindly discuss for your concern

Answered2022-05-01 05:24:28

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Not required, rabies is transmitted through saliva.
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take local care of the wound.

Answered2022-04-30 02:46:50

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There is no need.

Answered2022-04-30 02:08:34

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No need to take. But my question is ,why do you roam around dogs? Always you are. Are you an animal handler?

Answered2022-04-29 17:59:23

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No need

Answered2022-04-29 17:33:23

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult.

Answered2022-04-29 15:54:46

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You had last dose taken 24 th April so no need for booster dose But you should wash your wound with soap water

Answered2022-04-29 15:45:45

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No need

Answered2022-04-29 15:24:56

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No don't take any booster dose.

Answered2022-04-29 14:55:36

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No need to take Anti Rabies vaccine. Wash the wound  with soap and water

Answered2022-04-29 14:47:43

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