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Do I need a rabies booster?
I may or may not have collided with a bat, I'm not sure. I don't see or feel any bite scratch marks, and I had taken rabies vaccine( 5 doses as normally prescribed in proper intervals) in October last year, so do I need a booster dose in case?
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This is not a confirmed exposure to Rabies.
• You are not sure of contact
• No bite, scratch, or wound present
• You already completed a full vaccination course in October
Next Steps
• No booster dose is required in this case
• Just observe yourself—no active intervention needed
Health Tips
• Bat bites are usually noticeable (pain, small puncture marks)
• Rabies does not spread without actual exposure
• Your previous vaccination already gives you protection
• Avoid over-checking your body—it increases anxiety
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If you dont sure ,then go for booster,otherwise not required .
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
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Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Suraj Sharma
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4 yrs exp
Jaipur
Do consult
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Dr. Nasar Ahmed
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Jammu
No nothing needed
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