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“In the last 3 years, I have received the rabies vaccine twice. The second time was about 6 months after the first, and since I had already been vaccinated, the doctor gave me only 2 booster doses instead of the full 4-dose course.
Now, I had a minor incident with a dog — there was no bite, no bleeding, and no visible scratch. I only lightly bumped into the dog, and later felt slight itching on my skin, but I couldn’t find any injury or broken skin. I washed the area immediately.
Given this history, I want to know if I need to take the rabies vaccine again, or if the previous vaccinations still provide protection.”
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Nothing much is required as per your history
If itching persists and there are any visible skin changes..do consult with detailed history
Otherwise relax and don't worry
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When did you take last vaccination?
Right now, if no bite, no scratch, vaccine is not needed.
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See, if u r saying, no injury or scratch or bite or bleeding from dog's nails or teeth , then nothing to worry. Still if u r in doubt, kindly consult with me on 94 two six eight six 78 nine six.
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Hi , as per the history provided, you are fully vaccinated.,
No vaccination is required now
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As such no need.
Tab cetrizine one at night for 3to5 days
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No need for vaccines
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No need for any vaccination
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No need of any further vaccination, you are protected for now, kindly try to check whether the dog is vaccinated or not
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Kindly wear protective clothes while roaming the streets
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Need few more details
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Dr. Nazia Begum M.G
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15 yrs exp
Belgaum
Consult online will guide you further
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
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18 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Nothing needed
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Dr. Vimalnath A
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6 yrs exp
Chennai
Since you are previously vaccinated, no need to take complete vaccination. Booster doses are sufficient in the event of exposure.
From history it doesnt seem like any exposure was there, so relax and dont panic.
Take TAB.CETRIZINE one per night for 3 nights if itching persists.
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Dr. Chaithra H
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5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Needs to be evaluted
Do consult
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
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9 yrs exp
Dehradun
Need few more details
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