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Rabies query

2019-05-26 12:50:16
I ve taken a rabies vaccination (4 shot) in October, 2014 due to scratch by a pet dog. I was again scratched by a stray dog in February, 2016.I took the rabbies vaccination 13 days after the scratch..can I ve Rabbies?the dog that scratched me was in good condition after 10 or 15 days also
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Hi,  I see that you have not completed the full course of the vaccine.

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Its 2019,very less likely,disease manifest in 10  to 60 days mostly,and also depend on grade of injury like biting has more risk than scratching,for future just wash scratch area with soap and water,have rabies vaccine if you feel mucosa is torned or some bleed present,or direct bite

Answered2019-05-26 13:21:16

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No.but henceforth make it a point to have it according to schedule

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