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Hello doctors. I have completed a full 5 doses of vaccine in 2023 of anti rabies for a suspected exposure but it turned out to be a false alarm. Then I got two boosters in December 2023 end and January 2024 begining (0,3) then I got another two vaccines intradermally 0 and 3 in November 2024 and then I got another two boosters in February 2025(Intradermally) but 0.1ml was given on single site instead of two sites (on day 0, 0.1ml on one site and on day 3 0.1ml on the other side as they said since I had previous boosters recently therefore this would be enough) now after taking these two boosters I got scratched a little deeply a day or two after taking this booster by my pet 7 month old kitten who passed away due to an unspecified ailment and was not vaccinated. What should I do? Just to be safe I took another two boosters 16 days after. Was the boosters unnecessary?
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New dose of vaccination is not required.
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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Kindly consult via whatsapp at nine zero two nine six zero zero four seven zero.
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Hello,
Thank you for sharing your detailed vaccination history. Based on your account, you have received multiple doses of the rabies vaccine, including boosters, which likely provide you with substantial immunity. However, the scratch from your unvaccinated kitten—especially since it passed away shortly after—warrants careful evaluation.
Here’s what you need to know:
1. **Rabies Risk Assessment**: The kitten’s unvaccinated status and unspecified cause of death raise concerns, as rabies cannot be ruled out without laboratory testing.
2. **Vaccine Protocol**: Your recent boosters (February 2025) and additional doses 16 days later may have been unnecessary, but they do not harm you. The intradermal dosing (0.1 mL) you described is atypical but may still confer protection given your robust vaccination history.
3. **Next Steps**: To ensure absolute safety, I strongly recommend:
- Confirming the kitten’s cause of death (if possible).
- A thorough clinical assessment to evaluate the scratch and your immune status.
**Consultation Advice**: Rabies is fatal once symptoms appear, so proactive measures are critical. Please schedule a consultation with me for personalized guidance. You can reach me on WhatsApp at **Eight Zero Zero Nine Eight Two One Three Three Two** for further discussion.
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At present u don't need vaccine.
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Need few more details
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Connect
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Need few more details.
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Dr. Ashita Kuruvilla
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8 yrs exp
Kolkata
Need more history. Please consult for further management
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Dr. Anubha Singh
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4 yrs exp
Jhansi
If you require assistance or have any health concerns, feel free to reach out for a consultation. Your well-being is my priority, and i'm here to support you on your health journey.
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Dr. Vinod Kumar Verma
General Physician
9 yrs exp
Gurgaon
-According to your query and sign and symptom you want to know about the cause and Treatment of disease as you have mentioned as above as -
-Please take consultation for better evaluation and best Treatment as it need complete history of patient as personal and family history.
Please follow good life style as
• take plenty of fluid and
• take less spicy and fatty foods and
• take home made food only and
do exercise regularly with yoga and meditation and
• keep positive attitude to fight any disease and any problem of your life .
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried food and spicy
Water intake more
Green leafy vegetables and fruits
Fiber meal
Walk
Do connect and consult
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