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Rabies vaccine and immunity
I take vaccine 0,3,7,28,35,38, intradermally two site and 42,53, day intradermally one site
Then dog bite me after 30 day can I need vaccine now
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Since you have already completed a full course of intradermal anti rabies vaccination recently, your body should have developed protective antibodies against rabies. In such cases, if a new bite occurs within a short period after completing the course, usually only booster doses are considered. Rabies is caused by the virus responsible for the disease Rabies, and protection is provided by the Rabies Vaccine.
Because your last vaccine dose was quite recent and the bite occurred about 30 days later, you are still likely to have protective immunity.
Next Steps
For a new dog bite after completing a full course of Rabies Vaccine, the usual recommendation is two booster doses of Rabies Vaccine on day 0 and day 3.
Rabies Immunoglobulin is not required in previously vaccinated individuals.
Also make sure the wound is washed thoroughly with soap and running water for at least 15 minutes and apply an antiseptic such as Povidone Iodine.
If the dog can be observed, watch the animal for 10 days if possible.
Health Tips
Always wash animal bite wounds immediately with soap and water as this significantly reduces the risk of Rabies infection.
Avoid provoking animals and maintain distance from stray dogs.
Keep a record of all vaccination dates for future reference.
If you want, you can also book an online consultation and share details of the bite such as whether there was bleeding or skin break so I can guide you more precisely about whether boosters are required in your situation.
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Since he already completed the Rabies vaccination course and the dog bite occurred within a few months, he does not need the full course again.
Management:
2 booster doses of rabies vaccine: Day 0 and Day 3
No rabies immunoglobulin needed
Wash the wound with soap and water for 10–15 minutes.
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Since the bite occurred within a few months after completing the full vaccination course, you do not need the full vaccine series again.You only need 2 booster doses of rabies vaccine - Day 0 and Day 3 and no need of rabies immunoglobulin.
Next Steps
Even if vaccinated, always do this after any bite:
• Wash the wound with soap and running water for 10–15 minutes
• Apply povidone iodine or antiseptic
• Visit a doctor for wound evaluation
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