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I have completed my full anti rabies vaccine course on 17.10.2025.Today a dog scratch me.what should I do now??
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There isn't much need of vaccine as u have taken it recently, just clean the bitten area with running water then clean it with betadine, if the injury is more get it bandaged . It will be healed and take an antibiotic so that no infection could occur.
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First wash with running water for 15 mins
If dog bites on face or on genitals or if wound is deep or you are having chronic disease like hiv or aids immune (weak immunity) take 2 booster doses day 0 and 3
If nothing as above mentioned nothing to done only wash and just apply betadine
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Since you completed a full anti-rabies vaccine course on 17-10-2025, your body already has protective antibodies against the virus.
Here’s what you should do now:
1. Wash the scratch immediately with plenty of soap and running water for at least 15 minutes.
2. Apply povidone-iodine or any antiseptic solution.
3. As your vaccination was completed very recently (within a year), you don’t need to restart the full vaccine series.
4. In such cases, only two booster doses (on Day 0 and Day 3) are advised — but even that depends on the depth of the wound and dog’s vaccination status.
If the dog is healthy and vaccinated, and the scratch is superficial without bleeding, you may not even need boosters — but this should be confirmed after seeing the wound.
To decide precisely whether you need those 2 booster shots, please send a clear photo of the scratch and details about the dog’s vaccination status. I’ll review it personally and guide you further.
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Since you completed the full course of Anti-Rabies Vaccine (ARV) on 17.10.2025, you are considered adequately immunized.
If a re-exposure occurs within 3 months of completing the full course, no further vaccination is required.
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However, ensure the following:
Wash the scratch thoroughly with soap and running water for at least 15 minutes.
Apply an antiseptic such as povidone-iodine.
Avoid applying irritants like chilli, lime, or turmeric on the wound.
Observe the dog for 10 days for any abnormal behavior or signs of illness.
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If the exposure occurs after 3 months, two booster doses of ARV are recommended on Day 0 and Day 3.
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Wash the area thoroughly with soap and running water for at least 10–15 minutes.
• Apply povidone-iodine or an antiseptic solution.
• As you are recently vaccinated, no rabies booster is required.
• Tetanus booster only if not taken within the past 5 years.
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Vaccine not needed.
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No need for revaccination .
The immunity from vaccine will lasts for 3 months from last booster.
Only immunocomproised people need repeat doses.
Just give proper wound care like cleaning the wound and apply povidone iodine solution/cream.
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proper wound care
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Unless you have severe immunity rated disorders, don't worry, no need for revaccination.
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