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Is it possible to get rabies from a vaccinated dog

Respected Dr., My dog playfully bit me near my nose. i dont know it is from teeth or from nail. But my dog is fully vaccinated against rabies. His next rabies shot is to be given in May 2024. I cleansed the scratch with dettol antiseptic solution. So i want to ask if i need a rabies vaccine shot ? I am sharing my face scratch picture along with thi

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According to your query and sign and symptom you want to know about the disease and cause and it's best Treatment as you have mentioned as above as query about rabies Please take consultation for be ...  Read More

I was bitten by my pet dog 1 month ago. I just got a single dose of rabies vaccine n tetanus as well... I recently read a news where a boy died after getting bitten by a pet dog was on vaccinated. Now I am scared about myself even though my pet dog is fully vaccinated. He doesn't have rabies and is fully healthy dog. Many times I have come in conta

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult. ...  Read More

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I was bitten by my pet dog and the site is bleeding, the dog is fully vaccinated do I need rabies vaccination.

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1st it is essential to wash the wound with soap thoroughly and avoid any irritant to wash the wound. 2nd we don't know how effective the vaccine was on your pet dog, so based on the category of your ...  Read More

If dog is vaccinated before 10 days and i got wounded from metal surface where he have licked previously, should i need rabies vaccine

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I need to in know more details. Was it the first dose of vaccine for the dog ? How old are you ? Etc please consult ...  Read More

My dog has bitten me. Although he is vaccinated with rabies vaccine and I have already taken the vaccine Rabivax-S, one month before when my dog scratched me. Is there other vaccination needed now, after the dog bite ?

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Consult the doctor immediately and clean the wound thoroughly with soap and running water. Depending of amount and depth of injury your treatment defers. And also depends whether you have completed al ...  Read More

My rabies and tetanus shots are up to date and my dog is also vaccinated. However he bit me today and I have washed the wound with soap for 10 minutes he is a small dog. Should I get rabies shot again?

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult. ...  Read More

My dog vaccinated bite Me mistakenly on hand. He is fully vaccinated. Do I need to get rabies vaccination for the same.

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No need ...  Read More

My pet dog vaccinated .. bite me by mistake. Do I need to get rabies vaccine ??? Please help it ... N

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I need details. Book an appointment ...  Read More

My vaccinated dog bites me.should i take anti rabies injection or not...plzz help me

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Yes ...  Read More

My dog is 6 month old and I got cut from metal surface of his head belt where the dog might have licked earlier, before 15 days dog was vaccinated (1st dose). Should i need to take rabies vaccine? I already have taken TT and I am 29 years old.

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As the dog is yours and it was no aggression involved. Usually there is very minimal risk of rabies. But as you had an open wound and the dog only had its 1st dose of the vaccine. It is better you pro ...  Read More

My pet dog bit me today because I mistakenly stepped on her foot and she is 5 years old and has been vaccinated every ear but this ear the dose is still pending which generally she gets in July month itself, the bitw was on my foot on one finger, the skin broke, blood came out. Although I did get by the same pet dog in December 2024 and took full 5

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Kindly wash the foot in running water. You would still need to get the remaining 3 or 4 shots depending on the drug regimen of your first shot. It'll get over within next month. But do get the remaini ...  Read More

A dog had probably eaten from the garbage bag ket outside as the garbage collector didn't pick it up today. It took me 2-3 minutes or more when I tried to pick it up with a stick and put it on the side. But the bag fell on the ground and some liquid splashed up in my eyes. I don't know if this poses a risk for rabies or not and if I need to get vac

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Kindly consult with me on 94 two six 86 seven eight 96 for proper guidance. ...  Read More

I got licked by a stray dog on lower back of my leg hairy part after 15 minutes as I reached home I washed the whole area with detergent first got no sting or burn to check for microscopic scratches and the skin looked intact and I had my cat 2 vaccine taken in sep 2025 and re exposure boosters in jan 19 am i still safe even if there was s microsc

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If there was no visible scratch with bleeding then u don't don't need to take anti rabies ...  Read More

I got licked by a stray dog on lower back of my leg hairy part after 15 minutes as I reached home I washed the whole area with detergent first got no sting or burn to check for microscopic scratches and the skin looked intact and I had my cat 2 vaccine taken in sep 2025 and re exposure boosters in jan 19 am i still safe even if there was s microsc

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

I got licked by a stray dog on lower back of my leg the hairy part after 15 minutes as I reached home I washed the whole area with detergent first got no sting or burn to check for microscopic scratches and the skin looked intact and I had my cat 2 vaccine taken in sep 2025 and re exposure boosters in jan 19 am i still safe even if there was s micr

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If your skin is intact ,then no worry .I mean no scratch or broken skin ,then no need of vaccine. ...  Read More

I got licked by a stray dog on lower back of my leg the hairy part after 15 minutes as I reached home I washed the whole area with detergent first got no sting or burn to check for microscopic scratches and the skin looked intact and I had my cat 2 vaccine taken in sep 2025 and re exposure boosters in jan 19 am i still safe even if there was s micr

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Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ...  Read More

I got the last 4th dose of Anti rabies vaccine on 16 May 2026 And Today 9JULY 2026 a dog bit me again Do i need to start a new course of rabies vaccine

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Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ...  Read More

I have taken rabies vaccine 78 days ago today a dog bit me again do I need booster. I am scared plzz guide me

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You are on borderline. Arv vaccinne is valid upto 3 months ,but you are on 78 days ,so better if you go for boosters , because safety precaution is better than disease. ...  Read More

I accidentally ate a biscuit without washing my hands after feeding one to my dog. Although my dog is also vaccinated but the air from hia mouth touched my fingers and i ate from those hands without washing .

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Kindly consult with me on 94 two six 86 seven eight 96 for guidance. ...  Read More

I was bitten by a street dog 12 years ago and I was not vaccinated back then. There was no bleeding when I was bitten by the dog. But there was a black mark on the site of the bite. My question is am i safe from rabies from the bite I got 12 years ago,(i was not vaccinated 12 years ago when I was bitten) I was vaccinated the last year and this ye

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No issues , you are safe. But little more detailed history and report review needed ...  Read More

I was bitten by a street dog 12 years ago There was no bleeding when the dog bite me but there was a black mark on my bitten area Back then I was 6 years old now I'm 19 Am i safe from rabies?? I was vaccinated last year and this year when I was bitten by a dog Am i safe?

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I was licked by a pet dog on my scratch or wound on 13th April and I got tetanus vaccine on 14th April 2026 at evening and I got vaccinated for rabies in govt hospital on 16th April my next doses were on 19th, 22 or 23 april I can't recall, and last one was on 15th may but I got it on 19th may 𝙈𝙮 𝙢𝙖𝙞Ҵ

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No it is not rabies ...  Read More

Hi I'm asking on behalf of my sister. We have a pet dog whose vaccinations, including the rabies vaccine, are up to date. The dog bit my sister the day before yesterday. She received a tetanus shot yesterday. Does she also need to take the rabies vaccine?

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Four things you have to do: 1. Clean the wound and dress it lightly. 2. Augmentin 625 mg, twice daily, for wound infection. 3. Tetanus toxoid - if you have not taken a dose in the last 5 years. 4. Ant ...  Read More

Is there any chance of rabies ...my sheep got bitten by stray dog...I think mosquito touch sheep ...after the mosquito got in my hand ..I had little little cuts

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From mosquitos, rabies infection can't spread. No need to worry ...  Read More

I completed a full course of anti-rabies vaccination on 27 November 2023. Subsequently, on medical advice, I received a booster dose (Day 0) on 9 December 2024 following an exposure from my own dog. Today, while playing with my dog, it scratched me and also attempted to bite me. Later during bathing, I experienced a mild burning sensation on my leg

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the skin remains mostly intact with no open wound or bleeding, and the domestic dog is fully vaccinated and behaving normally so no need ...  Read More

Hi my toddler had a pet dog / scratch bite ( not sure) at my mothers place,pet dog had all rabies vaccination sharing both photos of vaccination card of dog,and scratches or bite from dog

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Lesion appears superficial. Since pet dog is vaccinated, risk is low. Clean wound thoroughly and monitor. Visit nearby doctor/emergency if definite bite, increasing redness/swelling, fever, or concern ...  Read More

Is there any risk of rabies as I was going on scooty ...stray dog run after me ...near that I got some mosquito in my eyes

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Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ...  Read More

After taking the full dose of anti-rabies vaccine, for how long is it not necessary to get re-vaccinated if bitten again by a dog or cat?

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For 1 year no vaccination But if street dogs bite again and old vaccination time is for 6months you should take 2 booster dose ...  Read More

First issue - I have taken rabies vaccine 4 years ago. This week on Tuesday a dog just grazed me . In the sense his body grazed my foot and ran away there was no bite. Will I get rabies from this or do I need to take the vaccine again.

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You don't need a Rabies vaccine. But since you shared this, do check your records for when you took a tetanus toxoid inj too( Inj TT). If it's been more than 6 yrs ,best to repeat it. ...  Read More

Generally while playing with pet dog it get provoked and bite me on hand its age is 4 month and have one rabies vaccination till date and it did not get in connect with outer or street dogs and always a indoor dog . So do I need to get rabies vaccination as I got rabies vaccination full course in September 2024 ?

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Hello. Based on what you described, since you already completed a full rabies vaccination course in September 2024 and the bite was from your pet indoor dog, the risk is low. In such situations, usual ...  Read More

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