Rabbies vaccine

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Rabbies vaccine

Asked for Male, 25 Years

I am confused that what should I do??? Last year I had taken 5 anti rabis vaccine course in June-2018... After that, I took a booster dose on. 4-May-2019 Now the problem is On 15 August a street dog bite me on my right leg and make the severe wound and blood come out... Then I went to the physician, he gave me one dose of anti rabis and tatnus Then he said only one vaccine enough But then I meet another doctor and he is saying you should take 2 anti rabis vaccine ... So I don't know what should I do??? I am confused and getting sacred.. Or should I also take rabis immunoglobulin vaccine ???? Because I never take it from start

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Yes you should take 2 doses 3 days apart. As you have taken full dose previously and recently tsken booster now after exposure 2 doses are sufficient

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Dr. Manjushree Arlikar General Practitioner 10 yrs exp Aurangabad Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Manjushree Arlikar

General Practitioner 10 yrs exp Aurangabad

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It depends on extent of wound. Can you share its image?