Past dog scratch without bleeding.

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Asked for Male, 27 Years

Sir, In 2005, A stray dog had scratched my leg feet. But no bleeding come from wound. Only white scratch mark.That time I had not Vaccinated. In 2017 I had taken 5 anti rabies shot for cat bite. Again In May 2021 I have taken 5 anti rabies shot for cat scratch. Am I safe from 2005 dog scratch? Was the 2017 vaccine effective for 2005 exposure?

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Dr. Narendra Singh

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 11 yrs exp Nainital

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no need now, last vaccination will save u for atleast six month.

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Dr. Sanket Patel General Physician 6 yrs exp Ahmedabad · Accepted Answer

Dr. Sanket Patel

General Physician 6 yrs exp Ahmedabad

First clean your wound with tap water and using soap. If there is no blood not even little abrasions then there is no need to take vaccine. But if yes then you will to take vaccine

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