Rabis booster dose within 20day

2025-11-04 10:59:25
I completed the full course of rabies vaccination 20days ago. Today a dog scratched me and there was small  bleeding. Do I need to take a booster now?
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Answered2025-11-16 13:45:07

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No no not required effect of vaccine must be there even after 20days

Answered2025-11-15 17:18:32

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management

Answered2025-11-09 14:25:29

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No need to take booster dose But look for any symptoms and even look at scratched area Any change need to be addressed soon Consult me directly on practo

Answered2025-11-09 12:26:00

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Answered2025-11-09 09:21:48

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Answered2025-11-09 06:34:13

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No , observe  any behavior change  or missing  or die.  Than u need .

Answered2025-11-09 06:06:26

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If you can observe the dog then you don’t need any injections for next 7 days and if there is any behavioural change then you will need full course along with immunoglobulin If you cannot monitor then again take full course

Answered2025-11-09 05:23:37

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Is yours post exposure rabies vaccination if yes then no treatment need of any treatment. If it was pre exposure prophylaxis then you need to get two boosters. Day 0 (as soon as possible) and Day 3.

Answered2025-11-09 05:21:38

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No, you don’t need to vaccinate again within 3 months of completing the full course.
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Gentle wash with running water and soap would suffice.

Answered2025-11-09 05:20:38

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If you’ve completed the full course of rabies vaccination just 20 days ago, you’re still protected — your body already has active antibodies. Usually, no additional booster is required for another exposure so soon after a completed vaccination series. However, since the wound bled and was caused by a dog scratch, it’s best to have a doctor assess the wound, confirm the vaccination details, and decide if a booster is needed based on current guidelines and your risk exposure. You can book an online consultation now to review your case, verify your vaccination dates, and get immediate medical advice tailored to your situation.
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Wound cleaning and leaving it open

Answered2025-11-09 05:10:34

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Since you completed your rabies vaccination course just 20 days ago, you already have good protection.
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For this new dog scratch with bleeding: 1)Immediately wash the wound thoroughly with soap and running water for at least 15 minutes. 2)Apply an antiseptic (like povidone-iodine). 3)No need to repeat the full vaccine course — just take one booster dose (single injection) of the rabies vaccine as soon as possible. 4)Rabies immunoglobulin is not needed since you were recently vaccinated.
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Keep the wound clean and watch for any signs of infection (redness, swelling, pus).

Answered2025-11-09 05:10:18

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Need few more details Kindly consult

Answered2025-11-11 05:11:11

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