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Today I got a nail scratch from dog live in road . She is good healthy she had no fear of water eat live normally. No bleeding from scratch area I also applied mirchi powder to see whether scratch is deep or not and nothing happened..
I had taken a rabies 2 shot in this April month. What should I do should I take full 3 dosee again.
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Take INJ ARV 0.1ml subcutaneously on each deltoid region for following days
Day 0,3,7,28
Initially fever may come but dont worry its just side effect of vaccine
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To be on safer side
1. Inj Tt if the previous dose was 5yrs ago
2. Vaccine 2 doses that is on 0,3 days if
the previous vaccine is more than 3 months ago,if less than 3 months ago nothing is needed
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Yes u need inj. TT 0.5ML STAT 0,7,14
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I hope you have washed the area well, under running water and with soap for at least 15 minutes. Antiseptics can be applied.
Also, kindly note that it is not good to apply mirchi powder or any other irritants to assess the wound.
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Injection TT- if you have not taken the same within the last 5 years.
As per government guidelines, it is wise to take two booster doses of the anti-rabies vaccine as early as possible. Kindly complete the schedule of vaccination.
No need for any other injections or medications.
Take care.
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Inj T.t stat
Inj rabipor 0,7,14
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Since it was only a superficial nail scratch without bleeding, and you have already taken 2 rabies vaccine doses in April, you do not need the full course again.
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As per current guidelines, only 2 booster doses are enough. No rabies immunoglobulin is required. Also, wash the area well with soap and water.
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If the dog remains healthy for 10 days, that is also reassuring.
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Hello,
Any scratch from a stray dog (even if it looks minor or without bleeding) should be taken seriously for rabies prevention. Applying irritants like chilli powder is not useful and can increase risk of infection â instead, wash the area thoroughly with soap and running water for at least 10â15 minutes.
Since you have already taken 2 doses of rabies vaccine in April 2025, this counts as a recent vaccination (within 6 months). In such situations, you do not need to restart the full 3 or 5-dose schedule. Instead, WHO and NCDC guidelines recommend a 2-dose booster (Day 0 and Day 3) of rabies vaccine for re-exposure.
ð¹ What you should do now:
Wash the scratch well with soap and water.
Get rabies vaccine boosters on Day 0 (today) and Day 3.
If the scratch had broken skin/bleeding and the dog is unvaccinated, discuss Rabies Immunoglobulin (RIG) with your doctor.
Keep the dog under observation for 10 days if possible. If it remains healthy and active, risk is very low.
Please visit a nearby hospital/doctor at the earliest to start your booster doses.
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If it is minor scratch without bleeding, and you have more than 3 month time from previous vaccination, then you should get two dose day 0 and day 3
Kindly you can visit near by CHC , PHC , GOV HOSPITAL
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if only lick on skin they not worry or stroke
but minor scratches without bleeding kindly visit and give 2 shots if more than 3 month duration from previous vaccination
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1 it is always good to play safe side
2 less then 3 month from previous vaccination then you just wash it with soap and water and reassure
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I cannot see any scratch but if you see any visible scratch then you should take ARV boosters post exposure prophylaxis.
2 dose 0.1ml ID on day 0 and day 3.
And you can clean the wound with soap and water.
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Based on what you say, there is no wound. So clean the area with disinfectant and be cautious.
If you are afraid, since your last rabies shot exceeds 90days, you can take ARV though it's not recommended based on what you say.
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Clean wound.
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Avoid pets in public in general
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Vaccine not needed.Just clean the area thoroughly with some antiseptic solution and apply betadine ointment.
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No bleeding...no redness nothing...
So wash the area thoroughly with soap ...
No need of vaccine..
No injection or medication needed..
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no problem sir...nothing to do and worry
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Since u have taken vaccine in April u need booster dose ( 2 does)
Kindly take Inj. Td if u haven't
Donot panic it is a catogery 1 bite
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So it appears to be a grade 1 (dog scratch without any bleeding). Nothing to worry about as there was no bleeding.Since you have already completed the anti rabies course 4months ago, not necessary to take it again.
Just observe the dog for a few days, since it’s a street dog .
Be cautious the next time.
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Wash the area properly with soap and water . After rinsing it off confirm there’s no bleeding once again. Then if it’s a scratch it’s alright.
But if at all you see bleeding kindly get ERIG/HRIG . Do not wait! make sure to get it done within 24 hrs -48hrs.
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If there is no bleeding, wash the wound with soap and water for 10-15 minutes. Take 2 doses of vaccine on day 0 and day 3.
Please connect for detailed evaluation.
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If there is no bleed, vaccination taken more than 3months u need to take vaccine on 0and 3rd day .
If there is any bleed u need to take Immunoglobulin.
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Please take INJ TT 0.5 ML im stat
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Complete dose of vaccine
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
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Avoid fried food and spicy food
Water intake more
Green leafy vegetables and fruits
Do connect and consult
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
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Booster needed
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Dr. Abhinav Tiwari
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Wash with Soap and water.
Observe the dog.
Vaccination booster
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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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