Regarding Rabies Vaccine

2026-07-21 18:19:09
Hi..today while walking back home form work i felt something wet in my hand, hence looking back i found a stray dog standing behind. Seems my hand got touched to it's mouth don't know it licked or not, I did only felt something wet that might be it nose also. No blood and visible cut or scratch on hand and finger. Pls let me know that Vaccine is required in this case. There may be some microscopic skin break not visible to eyes present on my finger before and the dog licked. I did washed the hand with soap and water and cleaned with alcohol wipe.
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Onl leaking don't need vaccine. Wash your hands properly  apply antiseptic OR ON BASIS OF DOUBT U CAN GO FOR VACCINE. 0,3, 7,28 DAYS.

Answered2026-07-22 12:23:35

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If the site where the dog licked your skin is an intact skin site, then no need to worry just wash and clean the site with soap and water thoroughly.
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However even if there is a minor scratch already where the dog licked your hand, then you need to take complete vaccination schedule of four days.
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visit nearest govt hospital if you want to take vaccination if you feel the dog licked at the  minor cut skin site. don't panic. and feel free to have consultation with me on practo consultation app

Answered2026-07-22 09:36:36

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No vaccination required as it is licking.

Answered2026-07-22 08:46:46

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If skin is intact,  no scratch or bite then vaccine not needed. However if there is even a minor scratch,  vaccine is needed.

Answered2026-07-22 07:10:20

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kindly do connect and consult with me for better treatment plan and advice on your case via PRACTO app

Answered2026-07-22 05:39:55

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Vaccination needed

Answered2026-07-22 05:36:40

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If minor scratch or broken skin present, then ofcourse you need vaccination.

Answered2026-07-22 05:35:50

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Proper evaluation and personalised advice are needed for your concern. A detailed consultation would be best to provide accurate guidance. Feel free to consult me for further assistance.

Answered2026-07-22 05:09:37

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

Answered2026-07-22 05:05:07

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Pls check ur hand first. If any scratch or cut, then approach will be different.

Answered2026-07-22 05:04:58

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Since it falls under category 1 dog bite no need for any vaccination
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any more doubt regarding it consult me

Answered2026-07-22 08:57:51

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Need few more details for further evaluation. Kindly consult

Answered2026-07-22 07:37:13

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Based on your history, this does not appear to be a significant rabies exposure. If there was no bite, scratch, bleeding, or visible break in the skin, and the dog only possibly touched or licked intact skin, rabies post-exposure vaccination is not indicated (WHO Category I exposure). Since you immediately washed the area thoroughly with soap and water, the risk is further reduced.

Answered2026-07-22 07:13:52

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If no cuts and scratches are there then don’t worry you don’t need to do anything. If have washed with soap on running tap water then its completely fine
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You don’t need any vaccination

Answered2026-07-22 06:58:52

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Wash for 5 min in running water and if there was any scratch or even small bite marks , it's better to get vaccinated for free in your nearby govt hospital or chc , it's completely easy

Answered2026-07-22 05:41:50

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