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Rabies exposure
I have done PEP 7 September 2025 to 5 October 2025 then exposure happened on 8 November 2025 then i took 2 booster dose on 11 November and 14 November
My question is that yesterday (18 November) i have a cut on my lower leg i think this is a dog bite . In this case Do I need to get the rabies vaccine again?
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No — you do NOT need the rabies vaccine again.
Why?
You already had:
Full PEP → 7 Sept–5 Oct
Two booster doses after new exposure → 11 Nov & 14 Nov
This means you are fully protected for any new exposure within 3 months after boosters.
A fresh dog bite or scratch within this period does NOT require restarting vaccine.
What to do now:
Just wash the wound with soap and water for 15 minutes
Apply antiseptic
No additional vaccine or RIG needed
If the wound is deep or infected → only routine wound care.
You are safe.
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If you have taken complete post exposure prophylaxis on first bite then:
1) if next bite occurred within 3 months ,there is no need to any vaccine only wound management should be done.
2)if next bite occurred after 3 months then re-exposure prophylaxis is given on day 0 and day 3.
Never repeat rabies immunoglobulin
Health Tips
always wash animal bite wound with soap and running water for atleast 10 mins
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Dr. Madhumidha M R
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Ayurvedic Endocrinologist & Internal Medicine Specialist
1 yrs exp
Namakkal
Hello,
As you got PEP earlier,and 2 booster dose on previous bite
If you again got a dog bite from new dog ,my opinion is again get 2 booster dose on safer side
Next Steps
Go to nearby primary health centre and get vaccinated
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
General Physician
9 yrs exp
Dehradun
Need few more details
Kindly consult
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried and spicy food
Water intake more
Green leafy vegetables more
Fiber meal
Do connect and consult
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Dr. Suraj Sharma
General Practitioner
4 yrs exp
Jaipur
Need some more details kindly consult
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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