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Rabies Vaccine

2023-01-20 08:36:08
I had taken 5 doses of rabies Vaccine in 2018 when a dog bit me... Then again took 2 doses booster in 2019 when a dog scratched me... Now in 2023, one dog again bit me, it was a minor one. Do I need to take only 2 booster doses or 5 doses again?
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Can help you, kindly provide me detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management

Answered2023-01-20 12:44:07

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult.

Answered2023-01-20 09:34:29

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Only 2 dose schedule, as you had a full course in 2018. Also just an advise be careful around dogs.

Answered2023-01-20 08:38:41

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2 doses are sufficient

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Need few details Kindly consult

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Can take 2 booster dose

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