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Rabies shot timing

2022-02-09 07:27:52
If I get rabies shot after 48 hours but before 72hours of a dog scratch.will the vaccine work?is it too late?
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Dog scratch.....did you bleed....if no then you don't need vaccination. Otherwise not too late.

Answered2022-02-09 14:58:23

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No. its not. However, better late than never

Answered2022-02-09 14:21:06

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Within 24 hrs is advisable and prescribed but if u didn't take in 1st 24 hrs take it asap something is better than nothing

Answered2022-02-09 11:12:15

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Kindly discuss for your concern

Answered2022-02-09 10:31:50

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It will work. After all even if the dose of vaccine is delayed , it will work if the Viral load is low. You may discontinue vaccination if the dog survives for 10 days.

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Will work

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Nothing to worry. It will work and give full immunity.
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follow subsequent dose schedule.
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Answered2022-02-09 07:41:58

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Not late Vaccine will definitely work Try to take before 24 hrs

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Not too late

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Not late For details about what vaccination n dates Kindly consult here or on 9971*805905 whatsapp for instant consult

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Not too late

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One can take first dose within 72 hours

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