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Rabies Immunisation Advice
I got vaccinated for Rabies about a year go in July 23, the full dose + 2 boosters and immunoglobulins as I suffered a very deep bite/wound from a stray dog. Yesterday, I was scratched by a pet dog while playing on my stomach, no bleeding, should I vaccinate again ?
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As this is a pet dog and it is an unprovoked event , chances of Rabies are practically nil in this second exposure.
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
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9 yrs exp
Dehradun
Need few more details
Kindly consult
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Dr. Vinod Kumar Verma
General Physician
9 yrs exp
Gurgaon
According to your query and sign and know about the disease and cause and it's best Treatment as you have mentioned as above .
Please take consultation for better evaluation and best Treatment as it need complete history of patient as personal and family history.
Please follow any medicine or advise after consultation only from a good doctor.
Please follow good life style as
• take plenty of fluid and
• take less spicy and fatty foods
• take home made food only and
do exercise regularly with yoga and meditation and
please keep positive attitude to fight any disease and any problem in of your life.
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Mohamed Riyaz
General Practitioner
8 yrs exp
Chennai
Take booster dose
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Dr. Arokiya Anbarasi V
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2 yrs exp
Bangalore
As of your history ( vaccination within 2year) you are advisable to take two doses of vaccine. 0 and 3
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
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18 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Take booster
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