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Rabies dog exposure

2022-07-01 16:53:23
I am undergoing a rabies vaccine course. my third dose got delayed by 3 days but i took it and then the fourth dose on time. should I take the last dose? or restart the vaccination? and after 2 days of my fourth dose i patted a street dog who dies a day after due to rabies. i washed my hands but i did touch him. what should I do?
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Answered2022-07-01 17:16:58

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Yes you should take the last dose, don't worry patting won't do much, as you have washed your hand, hoping you don't have any cuts on your hand.
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Do complete your dose.

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Complete your vaccination schedule. No need to restart. Take your Fourth and Fifth dose as per schedule. Secondly mere touching won't lead to spread of rabies virus as it transmits through nerves and also you have already taken 2 doses of rabies vaccine which would definitely give protection from it.

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Take the last dose

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