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Dog lick in plastic
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There is dog that licked in plastic so i have dout did i get exposed
1 .My first vaccinantion done on june 2025 and completed the course also arv
2.then take arv on may 2026
So what to do is may vaccine is helpfull
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Please do not worry. A dog licking a plastic packet or object is not an exposure at all. Rabies virus spreads only when infected saliva enters the body through a bite, a scratch that breaks skin, or a lick on broken skin or on the eyes, nose or mouth. The virus also dies within minutes on a dry surface, so touching plastic that a dog licked carries no risk. This is a category 1 contact and needs no vaccine and no injection. Since you already completed a full course in June 2025, you are also well protected for any minor future exposure; in that case just two intradermal booster doses on day 0 and day 3 would be enough, and no immunoglobulin. You do not need a booster now just out of fear. Simply wash your hands with soap and water. If in future a dog actually bites or scratches you, wash the wound with soap under running water for 15 minutes and see a doctor the same day. You may consult me on Practo or at Synergy Multispeciality Hospital, Miraj if you want to review your vaccination card.
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U r protected
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Yes.
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Booster dose not required.
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Avoid fried and spicy food
Water intake more
Green leafy vegetables more
Fiber meal
Walk
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Not exposed
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Yes you are immune.
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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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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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