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Whether to take rabies vaccine or not

2025-07-08 07:29:06
Recently at night , I was near a dog who may had rabies. I have a small crack in my skin near my leg. The dog did not touch me but was very close to me ...should I take the vaccine ?
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Answered2025-07-11 06:42:38

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Hello, For ePrescription please pay and consult or contact me at WhatsApp at +91959508739nine . Take a glass of milk daily. Thanks. Dr Praful Mahamuni, MBBS . Jai hind . 🇹🇯

Answered2025-07-10 12:39:49

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No need when dog doesn't  do anything.

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I can definitely help you over this being a general physician You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusion and management

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Avoid fried food and spicy food Water intake more Green leafy vegetables and fruits Fiber meal Do connect and consult

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Not needed.

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Need few more details Kindly connect.

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You seem to be endowed with supernatural Powers. You can diagnose Rabies in a dog in the night. Do you really need advice from ordinary mortals like Indian Doctors ?

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Rabies virus cannot be airborne. Which means it cannot fly. If you dont have direct contact then go and sleep peacefully

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Need few more details Kindly consult

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No need

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

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Please consult

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