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Puppy bite after rabies full course

2025-01-26 17:02:13
In October 2024, I completed the full course of Rabivax vaccines (Day 0: 29/09/2024, Day 3: 02/10/2024, Day 7: 06/10/2024, Day 14: 13/10/2024, and Day 28: 27/10/2024) following a dog lick on open wound. Today, while playing with a puppy, it pulled on my lower clothing, causing it to tear, and I got 2-3 scratches with slight bleeding. I visited a hospital immediately, where the doctor advised cleaning the wound and stated no booster or additional vaccine is needed since I am fully vaccinated and it has been less than six months. However, I am still anxious and would like to confirm if this approach is correct and if there is any additional precaution I should take.
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Just monitor the puppy for next 10 days if he is healthy and Administer two booster doses of the anti-rabies vaccine on Day 0 (day of the scratch) and Day 3 since the full course was taken 6 months ago

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The approach is correct. To make sure 100% that your previous vaccination is still actively protecting you, go for rabies antibody titer test.

Answered2025-01-27 07:13:45

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The approach is fairly reasonable.
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keep calm and keep an eye on the puppy,,If the puppy remains normal healthy for next 10days. If found anything abnormal in the puppy discuss with your vet about it's pros and cons.
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Rabies antibody titer test can be done to double check any future risks.

Answered2025-01-31 13:11:38

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