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For the rabies vaccine doubt

2025-08-26 08:25:06
If i took my final booster shot yesterday at 1pm afternoon and on the same day at night 10pm i again got a exposure that was scratch. Will I have to start a new course again ?
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Initially you have to thoroughly clean the scratched  area with soap water and if any bleeding is there, go for a tetanus toxoid vaccine. Right now as you are under the course of post bite vaccination schedule, continue the same course without fail

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No need new course. Your previous course is enough

Answered2025-08-27 08:39:02

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No u should continue with the same course no need to start a new course

Answered2025-08-26 11:50:31

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