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Dog scratch again after vaccination
Doctor my 4 dose intradermal vaccination was
9/11/21 Day 0 ( 1st Dose )
12/11/21 Day 3 ( 2nd Dose)
16/11/21 Day 7 ( 3rd Dose)
7/12/21 Day 28 ( 4th Last Dose)
From government hospital and today on 16th December 2021 a street dog scratch my ankle with nails with minor bleeding no wound so how many dose of anti Rabies Vaccine i have to take now ?
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not necessarily needed
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No need of re vaccination
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just wash that area with soap and water for 15 minutes.
take oral antibiotics .
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no need to take vaccine
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No need of vaccination.
Previous vaccination have protection for 3 months.
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avoid contact with stray and unvaccinated dogs
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I understood your concern and noted the problem as well .I need to ask few more details to make a diagnosis and start treatment and advice which suits you. Pl consult me on Practo , so that I can help you better.book a time slot as per your convenience for consultation.
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Dr. Shaikh Huzaif
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20 yrs exp
Mumbai
Wash the scratch with soap and water, apply antiseptic like betadine. No need of vaccination.
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Dr. Mohamed Riyaz
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8 yrs exp
Chennai
Vaccination not required
Clean the wound with soap and running water
Take antibiotics by consultation
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