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I want to enquire that if a person gets fully vaccinated against rabies i.e four doses of vaccine on respective time schedule and after that the person is bitten again by a dog or suspected rabid animal WITHIN A 5 MONTH SPAN, does he have to get vaccinated again and if not then till how long does the ARV vaccine provides immunity.
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You have to take two doses with a gap of one week between the two doses.
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Yes rabies booster of 2 doses vaccine should be taken if fresh bite after 3 months completed course of previous prophylaxis
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visit nearby hospital
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Take booster dose.
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Yes need to take booster
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Dr. Abhishek K G
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1 yrs exp
Dharwad
Main goal of treatment is to eliminate all possible risk of getting infect by rabies ,Considering the seriousness of the disease and it’s impact ,
2 booster doses is a safer option.
Because anyone shouldn’t have even 0.1% risk of having the disease.
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Take 2 booster doses
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Watch for the dog , is it healthy or acting weird aggressive and biting everyone around.
Take precaution of not getting bitten again.
If it is a pet dog get it vaccinated.
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Take a booster dose
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complete care of your wound with soap and water
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Need booster
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Yes, you need to take booster dose of within six months of immunization. If post 6 months, repeat.
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proper dressing and hygiene of wound area
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Do consult a doctor.
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Booster dose of ARV - 0,3 day
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In case of Re-exposure for thr previously undergone comolete pre exposure or post exposure prophylaxis, You should take 2 doses ar 0 and 3 days
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visit hospital
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No need. The immunity lasts for 3 years.
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Hello , Kindly consider having a Tele-Consultation with me on PRACTO App since adequate patient history is required for proper treatment and further follow up . Thank You
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Just get the booster dose and you are good to go, better safe than sorry.
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Yess he has to
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Post exposure injection
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Dr. Utkarsh U Jogdand
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1 yrs exp
Latur
For re exposure take dose at day 0 and 3
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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details. Kindly consult via whatsapp on nine zero two nine six zero zero four seven zero.
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2 doses at 0 and 3 days are needed. Take balanced diet.
For prescription please pay and consult or contact me at WhatsApp at plus nine one nine five nine five zero eight seven three nine nine.
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Yes post exposure ARV.
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consult me for medications
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Modern rabies vaccines provide life long immunity.
If re exposure is within 3 months of vaccination , no booster required.
But if 5 months have passed and there is re exposure 2 boosters at 0 and 3 days recommended.
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Connect please
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Dr. Bhawna Ohlyan
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1 yrs exp
Sagar
You might need booster dose in such case
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Dr. Sanghpriya Gautam
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6 yrs exp
Delhi
Take booster
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Dr. Bijli Nanda
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Noida
Better to take a booster
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Dr. Shaikh Huzaif
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18 yrs exp
Aurangabad
Please consult
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Dr. Sachin Pariskar
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8 yrs exp
Pune
Need to take booster dose
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kindly consult for discussion
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Dr. Kamlesh Kalsariya
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6 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Two doses of rabies vaccination
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consultation
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Dr. Saurabh Tripathi
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8 yrs exp
Kanpur
Take 2 doses of vaccine
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Dr. Nimmi Mulwani
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10 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
If suspected dog, then ideally post exposure 2 doses are required.
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Dr. Anubha Singh
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4 yrs exp
Jhansi
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.
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Dr. Mohamed Riyaz
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8 yrs exp
Chennai
If repeated bite happened after 3 months
Need booster of 2 doses
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Dr. Mohammed Rehan Khan
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12 yrs exp
Bangalore
3 months
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Dr. Ashita Kuruvilla
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8 yrs exp
Kolkata
6 months approx
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
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6 yrs exp
Jhansi
Inj TT
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Dr. Chaithra H
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Bangalore
It gives protection for 6 months.
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
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18 yrs exp
Hyderabad
6 months practically
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Dr. Gaurij Hood
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16 yrs exp
Valsad
2 doses recommended on day 0 and 3.Kindly connect as need to know degree of wound and exposure for correct management.
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
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Dehradun
Need few more details
Kindly consult
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Dr. Sachin Bhiwaji Sanap
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7 yrs exp
Hingoli
Kindly consult for further management and treatment
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Dr. Zaheer Ahmad
General Physician
9 yrs exp
Bareilly
Kindly connect.
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Dr. Vinod Kumar Verma
General Physician
9 yrs exp
Gurgaon
According to your query and sign and know about the disease and cause and it's best Treatment as you have mentioned as above .
Please take consultation for better evaluation and best Treatment as it need complete history of patient as personal and family history.
Please follow any medicine or advise after consultation only from a good doctor.
Please follow good life style as
• take plenty of fluid and
• take less spicy and fatty foods and
• take home made food only and
do exercise regularly with yoga and meditation and
please keep positive attitude to fight any disease and any problem of your life
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