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Bit by cat again after completing rabies
I got bit by cat after completing my rabies vaccination dose and after completing I got bit from her at lip and blood was coming after 15 days of completing vaccination
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If you have already completed post bite vaccination a couple of weeks back, then there is nothing to worry about. Since the bite is in lip, you can get an opinion with your physician for immunoglobulin injection alone.
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Dr. Sandeep Yadav
Veterinarian
12 yrs exp
Gurgaon
Since you completed your full rabies vaccination course, your body has already developed strong immunity against the virus. Getting bitten again just 15 days after completing the vaccine does not require another full vaccination.
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Since the bite was on the lip (a high-risk area), a booster dose (TWO shots on Day 0 & Day 3) is recommended as per WHO GUIDELINES for post-exposure prophylaxis in previously vaccinated individuals.
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Monitor the cat,,, observe for 10-14 days. If it stays healthy, rabies transmission is unlikely.
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Dr. Lovish Gupta
Veterinarian for Small Animals
6 yrs exp
Gurgaon
If you completed a full post-exposure anti-rabies vaccination schedule within the last 15 days and are bitten again, you may not repeat the entire schedule but instead get a booster dose of 0 and 3 days respectively. previous vaccination provides you with memory immunity, and the booster doses will effectively boost your immune response
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