Re exposure again

2021-07-01 06:31:19
Asking again because didn't get satisfied answer doctor my anti rabies vaccination schedule is Day 0 3 7 28 i took 3rd ( Day 7) anti rabies vaccine on 20th June 2021 and today again a street dog scratch me with minor very little bleeding and my last 4th ( Day 28) vaccine is due on 11th July 2021 so should again i have to Re-start anti rabies vaccine or i have to take booster dose because of this exposure. Dog is stray so i can't observe the dog for 10 days
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If a previously immunized person is bitten by a rabid dog within 3 months of completing a full course of PEP or PrEP, no new course of PEP is required. Continue with your prophylactic dosage as usual. Keep the wound clean.

Answered2021-07-01 06:39:10

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