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Rabies vaccination again!!!

2023-12-03 06:19:50
I recently completed my 5 course rabies vaccination(arv) on 24th Nov 2023 (including day 0 3 7 14 28)but recently on 30th Nov 2023 while I was riding my bike at night something collided with my hand and I think it was a bat and I think it bit me?so do I need booster dose or is the previous dose enough(I was once vaccinated in 2014 for a dog bite too) To be honest I don't know if it's a bite or not Please help !!!
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No need for rabies booster for this wound.. the previous vaccine wil help upto 3 years after the first course.. so no need to worry

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No need for rabies vaccine, rather for safe side can take inj tt one dose if it's not taken recent past. connect with a call for details discussion regarding the disease and it's management

Answered2023-12-03 18:45:38

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As you have already completed the course of rabies you need not worry about rabies If there are any other symptoms such as pain or itching try using symptomatic treatment
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