Dog Scratch after Full Post exposure rab

2025-12-11 15:14:45
I had a cat scratch in June 2025 and completed the full post-exposure rabies vaccination course on 7th July 2025(day 0,3,7,28)  from a government hospital. Later, I got a stray dog scratch in my calf muscle on 1st August 2025 over my cotton pants, the pant was not torn though . I was told that I am immune for 3 months only after completing the course. So a booster was  not needed. Am  I fully protected from the August scratch?
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Yes maam  u are protected from ur previous dog scratch Yes ur vaccination gives you 3 months immune In future u need a booster dose and depending on wound type immunoglobulin RIG aswell Be cautious and seek help in emergency
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nothing much relax as she is vaccinated
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in case of any future dog bites or scratch I should get a booster,a TT and if needed rig

Answered2025-12-12 16:20:09

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Answered2025-12-12 15:19:42

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Don't worry you are protected

Answered2025-12-12 14:08:11

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Need some more details kindly consult

Answered2025-12-12 12:03:37

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YES!! you are fully protected from the august scratch. Please do not worry.

Answered2025-12-12 11:43:59

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Answered2025-12-12 10:55:46

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There is no need for Vaccination ryt nw , you are safe

Answered2025-12-12 09:32:51

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Your august scratch is over the clothes and their is no break in the skin , so you don't need any further booster

Answered2025-12-12 09:00:41

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Yes — you were fully protected. Since you completed a full modern rabies vaccine course in July, any exposure within 3 months does NOT need any booster, even if a scratch occurs. Also, the August scratch was over intact clothing and did not break skin, which is not considered a rabies-risk exposure. ✔️ You were already immune ✔️ No booster needed ✔️ You are safe from that August scratch

Answered2025-12-12 07:58:58

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Don’t worry. You are immune

Answered2025-12-12 07:02:29

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No need of any vaccination right now

Answered2025-12-12 07:01:11

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WRONG YOU R UNDER VACCINE EFFECT.  NO NEED OF VACCINE  AT PRESENT. U R SAFE  TILL 9 TO 10 MONTHS.

Answered2025-12-12 06:11:40

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Not required. You are protected

Answered2025-12-12 05:28:19

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Yes you are protected. No problem

Answered2025-12-12 04:42:52

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You need booster. Kindly consult with me on 94 two six eight six 78 nine six.

Answered2025-12-12 03:36:45

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Not required vaccine,you are already protected

Answered2025-12-12 03:23:44

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Yes ,you protected , dont worry.

Answered2025-12-11 18:52:56

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Kindly do connect and consult

Answered2025-12-11 17:33:51

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Dont worry now u r safe

Answered2025-12-13 08:55:35

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No worry, No need take vaccine you are fully protected

Answered2025-12-13 02:48:51

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Yes, you were fully protected from the August scratch, and you did not need any booster at that time. After completing a full post-exposure rabies vaccination course (Day 0, 3, 7, 28) on 7 July 2025, your body developed strong protective immunity. According to WHO and NCDC guidelines: Anyone who completed a full course within the last 3 months has ready immune memory. For any new exposure during this period, no booster is required, especially when the scratch occurred over intact clothing and did not break the skin. In your case: The cat-scratch vaccination was completed less than one month before the August incident → you were within the 3-month protection window. The dog scratch happened over cotton pants, and the fabric did not tear, meaning no direct contact of saliva with your skin. Such an exposure is considered Category I (no risk) → no vaccine, no booster, no immunoglobulin needed. So yes, you were completely safe and adequately protected from the August scratch, both because of your recent full vaccination and because the exposure itself was non-risky.

Answered2025-12-12 18:56:13

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U r safe

Answered2025-12-12 14:45:37

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Yes don't worry unnecessary

Answered2025-12-12 11:40:15

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Yes u are

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Yes

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Please consult

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you are protected.

Answered2025-12-12 05:52:19

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

Answered2025-12-12 02:55:19

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