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Rabies vaccination
I completed my 5 dose of vaccination on 17th of May2026 and last Tuesday while playing with my cat it bit me a little and scratched me. Should I take the vaccination again or I am immune
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5 dose of rabies vaccination gives immunity for 1 to 3 years. No vaccination is required if the bite or scratch occurs within 3 months.
Your vaccination course was done 1 month back so you do not need any vaccine.
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Be careful with animals. Vaccinate them by a veterinary doctor.
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Since you completed a full 5-dose rabies vaccination course just about a month ago, your immunity is strong. For a cat bite or scratch from a known domestic cat in this situation, WHO guidelines recommend 2 booster doses (on day 0 and day 3) â no rabies immunoglobulin is required. You do not need to restart the full course.
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Wash the wound thoroughly with soap and water, and consult your doctor for the 2 booster doses as a precaution. Please consult me directly on Practo for a detailed evaluation.
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No need for any furthur management. You are protected
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Avoid fried and spicy food
Water intake more
Green leafy vegetables more
Fiber meal
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Not needed for now.
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Plz consult
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No u r in vaccine effect.
Vaccinat your cat
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Proper evaluation and personalised advice are needed for your concern. A detailed consultation would be best to provide accurate guidance.
Feel free to consult me for further assistance.
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Repeat Vaccination is not required. Proper wound care to be done.
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No need ,you are protected.
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Kindly do connect and consult with me for better treatment plan and advice on your case
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No need if u have taken RIG PREVIOUSLY ALONG WITH VACCINE
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
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Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Zaheer Ahmad
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Bareilly
It's work for 1 years
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
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Hyderabad
Immune
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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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