Should I take rabies shots?

2023-01-24 21:28:16
Hello. I was looking after a stray dog in the month of May, 2022. She had a disease canine distemper and she died of that. Before dying, she had seizures and she accidentally bit my finger. I instantly took a vaccine for tetanus. I also took immunoglobulin for anti rabies, and had my five anti rabies shots. I even took anti rabies booster dose in the month of August. Few hours ago, approximately 7 hours ago, another stray dog bit me out of frustration, there's no blood, just a minor scratch (I've attached the picture of scratch on my hand, kindly refer to that) I've taken anti tetanus shot after the bite. I wanted to ask if i need to have anti rabies shots again? Kindly let me know, I'll be really grateful.
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Need few details Kindly consult

Answered2023-02-09 09:00:31

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Answered2023-01-26 06:14:05

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You can take 2 dose of Rabies Vaccine at 0 and 3 days. It depends on the category of wound, from the picture it looks like category 2 and I think booster dose at 0 and 3 day is sufficient.
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please consult nearest vaccination centre.

Answered2023-01-25 17:40:01

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Please consult

Answered2023-01-25 04:19:56

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Yes. You have to take Anti-Rabies Vaccine.

Answered2023-01-25 03:01:06

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Your wound is an abrasion which surely indicates exposure. 2shots ARV is mandatory.

Answered2023-01-25 01:52:34

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I understood your concern  and noted the problem as well .I need to ask few more details to make a diagnosis and start treatment and advice which suits you. Pl consult me on Practo , so that I can help you better.book a time slot as per your convenience for consultation

Answered2023-01-25 01:03:46

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

Answered2023-01-25 10:30:30

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Yes

Answered2023-01-25 06:04:02

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Yes take Vaccine shot

Answered2023-01-25 03:21:19

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Yes

Answered2023-01-25 03:02:42

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Yes u need to take it

Answered2023-01-25 01:44:49

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