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Rabies injection
I was bitten by my pet dog in January then I got injections one dose of injection in January and another 2 in February. Then now I got marks due to my pet dog nails on my hand ...so should I need to take injections again ... And once vaccinated, a human gets proctection against rabies till how much time ?
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One complete dose gives protection for 6 months
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If you have taken only 3 doses before then you need to take 2 booster doses now on day 0 and on day 3.
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Maximum 3 years. U r fine now
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Need few more details
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You are safe. One complete schedule of anti rabies vaccine, provides protection for 1 to 2 years.
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Thank you for sharing the details.
If you received a full post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) course (which is usually 4-5 doses) after a dog bite in January–February, here's what you need to know:
If You Previously Received Full PEP (at least 4-5 doses):
You are considered protected for 1–3 years or more.
No need for vaccination again for minor scratches if the dog is healthy, vaccinated, and under your observation.
⚠️ If You Received Only 3 Doses:
That’s incomplete post-exposure protection.
You should now take 2 booster doses:
Day 0 (today)
Day 3
Next Steps
What You Should Do Now:
1. Check how many total doses you had in January–February.
2. If it was only 3, visit a doctor and consider 2 booster doses now (Day 0 & Day 3).
3. Observe your dog closely for 10 days — if it remains healthy, risk is very low.
4. Keep documentation of all your doses for future reference.
Health Tips
Full PEP protection can last at least 1 year, often up to 3 years.
If re-exposed within this time, just 2 booster doses are needed (no immunoglobulin required).
For high-risk individuals, a 5-year booster may be advised.
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This time only marks or blood comes out??
Plz start arv 0-3-7. Then wait and watch the pet dog.
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
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10 yrs exp
Dehradun
Need few more details
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried food and spicy food
Water intake more
Green leafy vegetables and fruits
Fiber meal
Do connect and consult
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Dr. Yuvraj Arora Monga
General Physician
28 yrs exp
Delhi
Dear Practo User.
Thanks for sending across your query.
If you completed the full post-exposure rabies vaccine course in Jan–Feb, you're likely protected. For minor scratches now, no vaccine is needed unless deep or bleeding. Rabies protection lasts around 1–3 years; booster advised after high-risk exposure.
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For further details you can consult with me in Dr. Monga medi clinic or consult me directly by taking a consultation on Practo.
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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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