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Dog Bite: Is necessary to have Anti Rabi
Hi. I am writing again my since my question a while ago was unclear. Last September 7, 2018 my baby was bitten by a cat and was shot with anti rabies. Then now, 6 hrs ago, my baby by again bitten by a dog. By the way, the dog was also vaccinated. Do I need to have my daughter vaccinated again ?
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Hello please wash the wound with water and also watch the dog. If vaccinated dog then no need for any vaccine but if you find changes in dog then yes child will require vaccination
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Dr. Animesh Gupta
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Ur previous immunisation was done 7 months ago. As per guidelines, more than 3 months of post exposure prophylaxis, 2 more dose of rabies vaccine should be given at 0 and 3 days.
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U can immunise the child and u can consult me online for further queries and explanation
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