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Hi i had taken antirabies 3 does in january and again my dog scratch me today on hand what to do please tell..
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Yes, if it is a scratch with nails , it's nothing serious. Still you should get yourself vaccinated against tetanus by taking tetvac shots.
The three prebite antirabies shots gives you extra protection.
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Did he scratch with his nails? If yes, then no issues. Even if it is his teeth that made the scratch, you are already vaccinated, so that is also not a problem. If your dog is also vaccinated regularly, then that is added positive point.
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Dr. Madhavi Vidiyala
Veterinary Physician
19 yrs exp
Bangalore
You need not worry as you had taken 3 doses in January.
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Dr. Sonali Choudhary
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7 yrs exp
Jammu
You were vaccinated in January, you'd be having a good immunity status. If your pet is vaccinated in due time that is also good. If it was a minor scratch, a minor bite with no bleeding. You don't have to get vaccinated again.
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