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We attended one pet event on 11th April, my son got tiny scratches of chest. We have given first dose of Rabies on 14th April, ( is it too late)? Second dose onward we shifted to Municipality hospital. Second dose taken on 17th April and Third on 21st April and now 4th dose will be on 11th May. As per Municipality 4 does is good enough, is it correct?
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"While the initiation of the Rabies vaccine on April 14th was slightly delayed (3 days post-exposure on April 11th), the most important factor now is the completion of the protective antibodies. Rabies is 100% fatal but 100% preventable if the full course of vaccination is completed. Shifting from a private clinic to a Municipality hospital does not change the efficacy of the vaccine, provided the cold chain was maintained
Next Steps
Strict Adherence: Do not delay the May 11th dose. Mark it on your calendar. Vaccination is time-sensitive; a few days' delay for the final dose is manageable, but skipping it is not recommended.
Vaccination Record: Always keep the 'Vaccination Card' provided by the Municipality hospital safe. It contains the batch number and the exact site of administration, which is important for medical records.
Wound Monitoring: Since the incident happened on April 11th, the 'incubation window' for local infection has likely passed, but keep an eye on the child's general health.
Pet Events: In the future, ensure the child maintains a safe distance from unfamiliar animals at public events, even if they appear 'pet-friendly.'
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There are two different methods followed for rabies vaccination. Government hospitals give intradermal 4 day schedules whereas other pediatricians follow a 5 day schedule of intramuscular. This might be confusing for you but whichever schedule they followed please stick to it and complete the same. If you need further assistance and guidance do book a consult.
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