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Rabies Vaccination History and Recent Mi
I completed a full course of anti-rabies vaccination on 27 November 2023. Subsequently, on medical advice, I received a booster dose (Day 0) on 9 December 2024 following an exposure from my own dog.
On 8th February 2025, I experienced a minor exposure again from the same dog. The dog is healthy and fully vaccinated, receiving regular annual anti-rabies vaccinations. The incident involved a scratch caused by the dog’s nails most probably. There was very less (micro) amount of visible bleeding, no open wound, and the skin appears intact.
Given my vaccination history and the nature of this exposure, I would like your guidance on whether any further post-exposure prophylaxis or additional measures are required.
Thank you for your time and advice.
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If skin is intact and dog is fully vaccinated than need not to worry. Just wash that spot under running tap water and clean with povidone iodine
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Your skin is intact, no exposed wound and As your dog is fully vaccinated, you have already got rabies shot recently so no need to take post bite rabies shot again. Just wash your affected part properly with betadine and disinfectant also.
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If the bite was minor and the skin remained intact without any true break or puncture, it is considered a Category I exposure, and rabies vaccination is generally not required, especially if the dog is your own pet, regularly vaccinated, and can be observed for 10 days. Even if there was slight redness or superficial marking, as long as the skin barrier was not broken, the risk of rabies transmission is negligible. The area should still be washed thoroughly with soap and water as a precaution. However, if there was actual skin breach or bleeding from a wound, then it would be considered a higher-risk exposure and rabies booster vaccination would be recommended.
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Dr. Lovish Gupta
Veterinarian for Small Animals
6 yrs exp
Gurgaon
No need for anti rabies
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