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2021-10-19 08:18:46
Hello doctor, My rabies vaccination schedule: January 2021 - 5 doses of abhayrab August 2021 - 2 doses of abhayrab September 2021 - 1 dose of rabipur Now on 18th Oct 2021, a stray dog bit me on my fingers, a little blood came out and I washed it off. Do I need to get a rabies booster dose?? Thanks
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Ya booster dose with immunoglobulin is needed.

Answered2021-10-19 10:50:38

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Not necessarily needed

Answered2021-10-19 09:22:58

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Hey, Get a booster shot and rabies immunoglobulin. Because its a stray dog and bleeding was present.

Answered2021-10-19 09:16:16

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