In my opinion you don't need vaccine but it is better to take them to regret The vaccine is ideally taken before 72 hrs mark but can be taken still and it will be effective There are no side effects for the vaccine as you had taken it before so no allergies either You completed full vaccination recently (within 3 months–3 years) If you had a complete post-exposure vaccine series in the past 3 months to 3 years: You do not need the full 5-dose course again. Take only 2 booster doses of vaccine: Day 0 (day of new bite) Day 3 No RIG is needed this time.

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I would give a very simple word of advice Rabies is fatal with no treatment, So it is always better to get the vaccination done as it has no side effects

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In my opinion you don't need vaccination as there is no visible wound or even a scratch

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There is nothing to worry. Just complete the course of vaccine.

Hi there 👋 I’ve gone through your history carefully — and the good news is, you are completely safe and there’s no cause for panic in your situation. Let me break this down clearly for you 👇 1. Vaccine effectiveness (started after 72 hours) Yes — the rabies vaccine is still effective even if started slightly beyond 72 hours. The 72-hour mark is a recommended window to start PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis) as early as possible, but not a cut-off after which the vaccine “stops working.” What truly matters is that you’ve started the vaccine series and will complete all doses as advised (Day 0, 3, 7, and 14). The immune response is still protective, especially since you have taken prior complete and booster courses (which means your body already has immune memory). So, even if you began the current course on October 23rd — roughly 3 days after exposure — you’re still well within the effective period. 2. About taking vaccine “again” after previous courses Since you had: a full 4-dose course in July 2023, and 2 booster doses in September 2023, you are already well protected. According to WHO and national guidelines, if a person has taken a complete course within the past 3 years, and is re-exposed, they only need two booster doses (on Day 0 and Day 3), not the full 4-dose course again. So, technically, you didn’t even need to repeat the full series — but taking it again is not harmful. At most, you might get mild soreness, low-grade fever, or fatigue after the shots — that’s a normal immune response. There are no long-term side effects or toxicity from repeating cell-culture rabies vaccines. 3. What you should do now Complete your current vaccine schedule (don’t skip doses). No need for rabies immunoglobulin (RIG), since there was no visible wound and you’ve been previously vaccinated. Observe the dog for 10 days if possible — if it remains healthy, that’s further reassurance. Maintain the same vaccine brand for consistency, if possible. You can safely continue your regular activities, diet, and exercise. Summary: You are protected, your vaccine timing is fine, and there’s no medical risk from receiving extra doses. What you’re feeling is more anxiety-driven worry than a clinical issue — something that’s very common after potential rabies exposures, especially when the situation was uncertain. If you’d like, I can personally go through your previous vaccine records, confirm the correct dose schedule for this year, and advise if you can avoid unnecessary further injections. You can message me directly on WhatsApp at nine three two six zero two zero five three six — I’ll review your vaccine card and dates, and give you a clear final plan within minutes.

Take vaccine as precautionary No side effects as such , dont worry about it

Hi as you have mentioned about no visible scratches it means it has very low chance of infection still you took tt and 4 doses as precaution which is good and appreciated.... It will still be effective as there was no major injury. Also there is no side effect in such case but if you are feeling anything unsual you can contact me personally through practo Or whatsApp- eight three six eight seven two eight one three seven

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