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Dog Scratch after Full Post exposure rab
I had a cat scratch in June 2025 and completed the full post-exposure rabies vaccination course on 7th July 2025(day 0,3,7,28) from a government hospital. Later, I got a stray dog scratch in my calf muscle on 1st August 2025 over my cotton pants, the pant was not torn though .
I was told that I am immune for 3 months only after completing the course. So a booster was not needed.
Am I fully protected from the August scratch?
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Dont worry now u r safe
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No worry, No need take vaccine you are fully protected
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Yes, you were fully protected from the August scratch, and you did not need any booster at that time.
After completing a full post-exposure rabies vaccination course (Day 0, 3, 7, 28) on 7 July 2025, your body developed strong protective immunity. According to WHO and NCDC guidelines:
Anyone who completed a full course within the last 3 months has ready immune memory.
For any new exposure during this period, no booster is required, especially when the scratch occurred over intact clothing and did not break the skin.
In your case:
The cat-scratch vaccination was completed less than one month before the August incident → you were within the 3-month protection window.
The dog scratch happened over cotton pants, and the fabric did not tear, meaning no direct contact of saliva with your skin.
Such an exposure is considered Category I (no risk) → no vaccine, no booster, no immunoglobulin needed.
So yes, you were completely safe and adequately protected from the August scratch, both because of your recent full vaccination and because the exposure itself was non-risky.
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Yes maam u are protected from ur previous dog scratch
Yes ur vaccination gives you 3 months immune
In future u need a booster dose and depending on wound type immunoglobulin RIG aswell
Be cautious and seek help in emergency
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nothing much relax as she is vaccinated
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in case of any future dog bites or scratch I should get a booster,a TT and if needed rig
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No worries dead
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Don't worry you are protected
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YES!! you are fully protected from the august scratch. Please do not worry.
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There is no need for Vaccination ryt nw , you are safe
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Your august scratch is over the clothes and their is no break in the skin , so you don't need any further booster
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Yes — you were fully protected.
Since you completed a full modern rabies vaccine course in July, any exposure within 3 months does NOT need any booster, even if a scratch occurs.
Also, the August scratch was over intact clothing and did not break skin, which is not considered a rabies-risk exposure.
✔️ You were already immune
✔️ No booster needed
✔️ You are safe from that August scratch
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Don’t worry. You are immune
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No need of any vaccination right now
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Please consult
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WRONG
YOU R UNDER VACCINE EFFECT. NO NEED OF VACCINE AT PRESENT.
U R SAFE TILL 9 TO 10 MONTHS.
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Not required. You are protected
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Yes you are protected. No problem
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Yes ,you protected , dont worry.
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Kindly do connect and consult
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
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Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
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U r safe
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Need some more details kindly consult
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Dr. Anmol Kudal
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Yes don't worry unnecessary
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Yes u are
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Dr. Panaah Shetty
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you are protected.
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Dr. Davra Kaushalkumar Dilipbhai
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Not required vaccine,you are already protected
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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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