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Do I need rabies vaccine
Hi doctor, 4–5 days ago I was petting a stray cat and felt something sharp on her head, which I think may have been a scab. I’m not sure if the scab scratched me or broke my skin. There was no blood or wound when I checked. I washed my hands immediately and applied dettol I felt tingling in that area I'm not even sure . I had 4 rabies vaccine doses in May 2026 . The cat hasn’t returned since. Do I need any additional rabies vaccination?
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No need of ARV. As you have vaccinated against rabies in may 2026, you still will have antibodies against rabies running in your blood.
So don't worry. You don't need any additional ARV.
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Since you have been vaccinated in may 2026 , no need to repeat the vaccination.
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Not required
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No need of additional vaccination
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As you have washed your wound with dettol immediately and there were exposed wound
You dont need to get vaccinated
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Repeat vaccination not required
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Vaccination is not required but keep the area clean.
For tingling sensation, examination of the site will be helpful for further evaluation.
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Don't worry. You are immunized. You don't need to take another vaccine.
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Not required.
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No need
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U r under vaccine effect. So don't worry .u don't need vaccine
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Mr. Soni Pratham Bharatbhai
General Practitioner
1 yrs exp
Palanpur
Not need to vaccinate. Your body is already immunized against it…
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Mr. Mujeeb Ahemmad Jamadar
General Physician
1 yrs exp
Bijapur
Not required
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried and spicy food
Water intake more
Green leafy vegetables more
Fiber meal
Walk
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Dr. Sachin Bhiwaji Sanap
General Practitioner
7 yrs exp
Hingoli
No need to take vaccines now
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Practitioner
7 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Jaseema Abdul
General Practitioner
11 yrs exp
Thanjavur
Even if you had scratch , since u got vaccinated with 4 doses of rabies vaccine 2 months back, u need not to take vaccine again.. Gently wash ur hands with soap and running tap water alone is enough.. if its more than 3 months, u have to get 2 rabies vaccine as u r not sure of scratch...
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Dr. Suraj Sharma
General Practitioner
4 yrs exp
Jaipur
Do consult
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