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Dog nail scratch do i need booster dose
Doctor i am previously vaccinated with Day 0 3 7 28 intradermal rabies vaccination 70 Days Ago and i took Tetanus and 3 booster dose Day 0 3 7 intradermal due to recent dog nail scratch Last dose was taken on 24th April 2022 but today a street dog scratch me with nails no wound just skin redness and drop like blood comes out so should again i have to take rabies vaccine booster dose ?
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Not required, rabies is transmitted through saliva.
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take local care of the wound.
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There is no need.
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No need to take.
But my question is ,why do you roam around dogs?
Always you are.
Are you an animal handler?
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No need
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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult.
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You had last dose taken 24 th April so no need for booster dose
But you should wash your wound with soap water
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No need
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No don't take any booster dose.
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No need to take Anti Rabies vaccine.
Wash the wound with soap and water
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