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Do i need tetanus or anti rabies
Today i got bitten by rat
In feb 2021 i took 5 anti rabies and 1 tetanus and 2 anti rabies dose in September 2021 after dog scratch . 1 tetanus in jan 2022 itself so do i need to take tetanus shot again and do anti rabies needed for rat bite ??
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Hello sir,
Antirabies vaccine is a post exposure prophylaxis ( after exposing to risk of getting rabies )against rabies . Usually rat bite won't cause rabies so antirabies vaccine not recommended. As u have taken TT injection in January, the effect can last for 6 months to 2 years so no need to repeat the dose
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Your schedule of Tetanus vaccine has been hotch potch.
Please consult with me on Practo for the approved schedule of Tetanus vaccination which gives you immunity for 5 years..
Most probably you don't need Anti-rabies vaccine for rat bite.
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Kindly discuss for your concern
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You need to repeat anti rabies for rat bite but don't need a repeat tetanus as you have taken it 5 months back.
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Wash the wound preferably with water and can apply povidone iodine.
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No rabies vaccine for rat bite
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