Rabies exposure

2025-11-20 07:49:10
I have done PEP 7 September 2025 to 5 October 2025 then exposure happened on 8 November 2025 then i took 2 booster dose on 11 November and 14 November My question is that yesterday (18 November) i have a cut on my lower leg i think this is a dog bite . In this case Do I need to get the rabies vaccine again?
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Answered2025-12-06 11:41:36

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Answered2025-12-05 18:54:13

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No — you do NOT need the rabies vaccine again. Why? You already had: Full PEP → 7 Sept–5 Oct Two booster doses after new exposure → 11 Nov & 14 Nov This means you are fully protected for any new exposure within 3 months after boosters. A fresh dog bite or scratch within this period does NOT require restarting vaccine. What to do now: Just wash the wound with soap and water for 15 minutes Apply antiseptic No additional vaccine or RIG needed If the wound is deep or infected → only routine wound care. You are safe.

Answered2025-11-22 12:42:34

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Answered2025-11-21 06:34:32

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No need

Answered2025-11-20 15:11:43

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If you have taken complete post exposure prophylaxis on first bite then: 1) if next bite occurred within 3 months ,there is no need to any vaccine only wound management should be done. 2)if next bite occurred after 3 months then re-exposure prophylaxis is given on day 0 and day 3. Never repeat rabies immunoglobulin
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always wash animal bite wound with soap and running water for atleast 10 mins

Answered2025-11-20 14:51:05

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Hello, As you got PEP earlier,and 2 booster dose on previous bite If you again got a dog bite from new dog ,my opinion is again get 2 booster dose on safer side
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Go to nearby primary health centre and get vaccinated

Answered2025-11-20 14:47:32

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Answered2025-11-21 05:32:40

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Answered2025-11-21 03:17:59

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Answered2025-11-21 02:47:08

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Answered2025-11-20 15:29:27

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Answered2025-11-20 14:45:23

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