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I complete 4 id rabies vaccine on august 2025 and another 4 on 20 nov 2025 ... on i take 2 booster 17th feb2026 (day0) and another is on 20 feb 2026 but on 18th feb today a dog scratch with one drop of blood on leg . Will i go for another vaccine or rig ?
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Just clean the scratch site thoroughly, apply povidone ointment, complete the booster dose. Rig is not needed.
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You have already completed:
• 4-dose ID schedule (Aug 2025)
• Another 4-dose ID (Nov 2025)
• Booster on 17 Feb 2026 (Day 0)
• Second booster due 20 Feb 2026
Now on 18 Feb 2026, you had a dog scratch with one drop of blood.
This is a Category III exposure (since there was bleeding).
However — you are fully vaccinated recently, and you already received a booster just one day before the scratch.
Next Steps
✔ Immediately wash the wound with soap and running water for 15 minutes
✔ Apply povidone iodine
✔ Take the scheduled booster on 20 Feb (do not skip)
✔ No RIG required
✔ No additional extra doses needed
If the dog remains healthy for 10 days, risk becomes negligible.
Health Tips
✔ Avoid frequent unnecessary revaccination — excessive dosing is not beneficial
✔ Keep a proper record of all rabies vaccines taken
✔ For future exposures within 3 months of booster, usually no extra dose is needed
✔ Anxiety after dog exposure is common — but your protection level is already strong
Medically, you are well protected and do not require RIG or restarting the course.
If you want, I can review your entire vaccination timeline in detail and confirm your immunity status step-by-step.
You may book an online consultation so we can document everything properly and avoid unnecessary future stress or vaccinations.
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Go forbooster
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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
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7 yrs exp
Jhansi
Kindly do connect and consult
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
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Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Kamal Kumar
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7 yrs exp
Rewari
Just wash with betadine and complete the dose
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