Scratch by Dog

2025-10-21 16:44:00

Asked for Male, 23 Years

In July 2023, I was vaccinated with ARV on 0,3,7,28 days due to dog scratch and in September 2023 I was again vaccinated with ARV only for two days due cat nail scratch and in September 2023 . Now, I had a minor incident with a dog yesterday - there was no bite, no bleeding, and no visible scratch. I only lightly bumped into the dog, and later felt slight itching on my skin, but I couldn't find visible affected spot. Given this history, I want to know if I need to take the rabies vaccine again, or if the previous vaccinations still provide protection."

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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal

General Physician

6 yrs expJhansi

Avoid fried and spicy food Water intake more Do connect and consult

Answered2025-11-11 06:07:25

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Dr. Chetan B Desai

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4 yrs expBangalore

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Answered2025-10-27 10:40:10

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Dr. Shaik Reshma

General Physician

5 yrs expTirupati

No scratch..no problem wash area with multiple times with soap

Answered2025-10-25 07:34:14

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Dr. Aparna Narayanaswamy

General Practitioner

1 yrs expKottayam

No need to get vaccine again for next 3 months ur safe. Kindly consult me on practo or whatsapp on 773 six two 7 six 4 six 2….

Answered2025-10-24 08:24:42

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Dr. Sohan Kulria

General Physician

5 yrs expFirozabad

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Answered2025-10-23 02:30:17

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Dr. Haripriya Addanki

General Practitioner

6 yrs expTirupati

Need few more details Kindly connect.

Answered2025-10-22 19:18:44

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Dr. Shobhit Jain

General Physician

5 yrs expGhaziabad

No need to take vaccine again

Answered2025-10-22 15:17:23

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General Physician

14 yrs expNoida

No need for vaccine

Answered2025-10-22 14:04:01

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Dr. Somya Jindal

General Physician

3 yrs expBangalore

Your still under protection. No need to vaccinate again.

Answered2025-10-22 10:03:55

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Dr. Madhu Kiran Parri

General Practitioner

25 yrs expNellore

No need to take vaccine

Answered2025-10-22 09:33:46

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General Physician

1 yrs expMysore

If there's no visible wound there's no need for vaccination, itching could be due to contact with an irritant, I would prescribe the tab. Cetrizine for 3 days once at night. If you suspect a wound and you think you are not certain of it, then wash under running water for 10-15 mins and any simple soap, vaccination will be recommended for 0 and 3rd day.

Answered2025-10-22 09:22:16

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General Physician

3 yrs expNew Delhi

No need of vaccination as there is no breach of skin.

Answered2025-10-22 08:01:18

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Dr. Kavya Manchanda

General Physician

No need for vaccination again

Answered2025-10-22 07:41:01

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Dr. Praful Mahamuni

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20 yrs expNagpur

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Answered2025-10-22 07:09:17

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Dr. Gurkeerat Kaur

General Physician

1 yrs expAbohar

Vaccination is not required as it comes under first class, all you need to do is thoruougly wash woth soap and water

Answered2025-10-22 07:08:14

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General Surgeon

15 yrs expKanchipuram

No need for vaccination again

Answered2025-10-22 06:51:16

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Internal Medicine

6 yrs expMangalore

No worry

Answered2025-10-22 06:05:04

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Dr. Sushma Shah

General Physician

40 yrs expVadodara

Nothing to do. Tab cetrizine for itch.one at night. Locally apply betnovate c

Answered2025-10-22 05:00:13

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Dr. Aamera Sait

General Physician

10 yrs expMumbai

Itching might be due to contact, if there is no scratch, bite or bleeding, then vaccination is not required. Just wash the affected area thoroughly with soap and running tap water.

Answered2025-10-22 04:36:06

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Dr. Shiv Shankar Kumar

General Physician

1 yrs expPatna

No need of vaccination.

Answered2025-10-22 04:17:13

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Dr. Viresh Bhushan

General Physician

39 yrs expSirsa

No need for ARV

Answered2025-10-22 03:28:47

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Dr. Mayank Gupta

General Physician

4 yrs expHowrah

If the skin is intact and there is no breach of tissue then you need not do anything right now

Answered2025-10-22 03:28:31

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Dr. Rahul Sharma

General Physician

4 yrs expBhilwara

No need to vaccination As it's a category 1st wound Don't worry

Answered2025-10-22 03:23:48

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Dr. Rachna Pande

Internal Medicine

42 yrs expBhopal

Previous vaccines will not be effective now. If no bite, no scratch, no vaccine is needed. Just clean the affected part very well.

Answered2025-10-22 03:05:21

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Dr. Balendu Sharma

Consultant Physician

10 yrs expJaipur

If there is not visible bite and spot..not necessary to take ARV . Itching may be due to dog contact....

Answered2025-10-22 03:04:45

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Dr. Anubha Singh

General Physician

4 yrs expJhansi

If you require assistance or have any health concerns, feel free to reach out for a consultation. Your well-being is my priority, and i'm here to support you on your health journey.

Answered2025-10-27 07:30:35

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Dr. Jyoti Singh

General Physician

7 yrs expMeerut

No need to take.

Answered2025-10-22 14:09:24

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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella

General Physician

18 yrs expHyderabad

U r fine

Answered2025-10-22 11:50:05

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General Physician

3 yrs expBhopal

No need of vaccination

Answered2025-10-22 09:36:53

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Dr. Sanghpriya Gautam

General Physician

6 yrs expDelhi

Connect please

Answered2025-10-22 07:19:41

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Dr. Nazia Begum M.G

General Physician

15 yrs expBelgaum

Need not worry no need for vaccination Apply t bact Take tab cetrizet

Answered2025-10-22 05:41:39

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Dr. Rahul Parashar

Internal Medicine

9 yrs expFaridabad

Presently you do not need to take the vaccine considering history given by you.

Next Steps

Monitor the site, if any change then contact the doctor.

Answered2025-10-22 05:23:29

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Dr. Manoj Kumar

General Physician

9 yrs expDehradun

Need few more details Kindly consult

Answered2025-10-22 03:49:00

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Dr. Anuj Mothsra

General Physician

6 yrs expJhunjhunu

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

Answered2025-10-22 03:22:09

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