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Serious dog bite today morning
Today a stray dog bite me in leg and the wound is powerful. Immediately i went to government hospital and took first dose of rabies with tetanus shot, but one doctor said take one injection for healing of wound , as it was not available at that hospital...is it compulsory to take wound healing dose or complete rabies vaccination and teatnus is enough.
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Yes take inj erig, it's dose is calculated based on your weight, and given around the wound.
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this injection will be available in district hospitals.
Hence visit your nearest hospital , get vaccinated
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completely take 5doses of inj arv on preferred Dates.
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This wound is usually grade 3
And requires Rabies immunoglobulin (RIG)
Sometimes RIG is not available at certain hospitals
But it’s must for this grade of wound
So you should take it within 7 days of injury
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Go to hospital and take RIG dose within 7 days of bite
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Consult if needed
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Yes you need to take immunoglobulin to prevent spread and healing fast .Don't miss any dosage of rabies vaccine
Wash the wound thoroughly and regularly with running water
Don't cover the wound
Don't apply any potent ointment on top of it
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Yes ...u should take immunoglobulin as well ..
Then don't apply any ointment or don't cover the wound...
Whatever fluid oozes out the wound wash with running water ....
U should take TT , rabies vaccine and immunoglobulin as well... Immediately
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Yes this is grade 3 wound. Better get immunoglobulin right away. Go to other hospital without wasting time. Tho time for IG is within 48 hours but earlier the better. Ty
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You did right by taking rabies vaccine and tetanus immediately.
Since the wound is deep, WHO recommends adding Rabies Immunoglobulin (RIG) within 7 days of the first vaccine.
Please arrange RIG soon and complete the full vaccine schedule for full protection.
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The one strong injection is Rabies immunoglobulin. The purpose is not to improve healing but to neutralise the rabies virus (if the dog is rabid) till the injection you received works. Since the bite is of higher severity, it is recommended to take the immunoglobulin. However if you have already taken a complete course of vaccine in the past, it's not required now.
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If this is the first time of dog bite, it's recommended to take the immunoglobulin. If vaccines are taken in past due to dog bite, you can complete the schedule of doses prescribed now.
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Wash area with soap and water..
Get a rabies immunoglobulin injection near the wound..
Complete Rabies Vaccine dose of 5 days viz day 0,3,7,14 and 28
Keep wash on the dog if possible
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Visit a hospital
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Avoid further Dog exposure
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Your wound is a category 3 dog bite wound, which should be aggressively treated.
There are very high chances of contracting rabies if the dog is rabid.
Consulting at government or a private hospital and taking rabies immunoglobulin and 4 doses of rabies vaccine is recommened
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Wash the wound in running water for 15 mins. wash it with soap. Do not suck or tie any torniquet. Do not cover it with cloth. Keep the wound open and clean.
Go to you nearby phc or a clinic asap.
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Don't take stray animal bite lightly.
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It’s a stage 3 dog bite now you should start 5 rabies vaccine on 0,3rd, 7th,14,28th day and don't suture the wound If bite is intact with your blood then take ANTIRABIES SERUM immediately
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You should take ARS within 24 hr
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