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Hi. I have a pet dog at home who happened to attack a little bit on my brother. My brother ended up having a few scratches on the skin. My dog is vaccinated. The issue here is that this incident happened a few months ago (approx 6 months). We got a bit delayed with the vaccination but then later consulted a doctor to check if we need to get him vaccinated against rabies. The doctor mentioned that since it's been a while and my brother has taken a covid shot, it's not needed anymore. Kind of worried as the thought crosses by. What should be done? Should he take a course of rabies now or is it okay?
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No need of taking rabies vaccine anymore...
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Already he has taken covid vaccine also..
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Remove the thought from ur mind..and don't think more over abt it..
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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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If it's only scratches no need to worry.
If the dog's saliva come in contact with your skin and mucosa then you have to get vaccinated.
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Dr. Subhashis Saha
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