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Rabies vaccine immunity
I have taken 4 dose of arv 4 months ago and two weeks ago 2 boosters yesterday I was feeding a dog she scratched me a little, little blood was seen the blood did not came out, do I need more vaccine please help me
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One complete dose of vaccine.
Gives protection for 6 months.
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Not necessarily needed
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No need for any more vaccines
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Always clean the wound for 20 mins while scrubbing with soap under running water
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Clean your wound with soap and running water
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No need to worry as of now
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No need
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Clean wound with soap and running water.
Don't apply any medications.
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After any booster injection for next 3 months any kind of exposure needs just cleaning.
If your pet dog is vaccinated, it will reduce the chance to get Rabis infection to great extend
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No need
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Since you have taken boosters there is no need for extra dose
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Connect
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Consult
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Noo need to worry
If you want you can take booster dose
And for more consult
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Need few more details
Kindly consult
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If you have taken two booster doses 2 weeks ago then you don't need any further protection.
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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details. Kindly consult via whatsapp on nine zero two nine six zero zero four seven zero.
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Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation to alleviate minor sprains and strains.
TT injection
No need to take ARV as you have taken boosters just two weeks back.
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Keep your wound dry after cleaning in running water. Do not cover wound. Take TT injection. As booster is taken 2 weeks ago. Anti rabies is not needed.
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Dr. Arbaz Shaikh
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1 yrs exp
Aurangabad
Clean the wound with soap and running water
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no need of vaccination
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Dr. Amit Tak
General Practitioner
18 yrs exp
Jaipur
Nothing to worry.
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Dr. Ashita Kuruvilla
General Practitioner
8 yrs exp
Kolkata
Not required
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Dr. Anjali
General Physician
32 yrs exp
Noida
Proper care of wound & no need of ARV.
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Dr. Shivam Mishra
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Mumbai
Based on your history, since you’ve already received 4 doses of the rabies vaccine (ARV) four months ago and two booster shots recently, it seems your immunity should be well-established. A small scratch with minimal bleeding, especially from a dog you were feeding, usually does not require additional vaccination.
However, it's always important to clean the wound immediately with soap and water for at least 15-20 minutes, which helps reduce the risk of infection. Since you’ve already taken proper precautions with the vaccines, additional doses are likely unnecessary at this stage.
For peace of mind, you can consult with me or another healthcare provider if you have any further concerns.
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhansi
Do connect and consult
Will help you
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Dr. Sanghpriya Gautam
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Delhi
No need
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Dr. Davra Kaushalkumar Dilipbhai
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
No need vaccine
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Dr. Anubha Singh
General Physician
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. Bhiva Ram Yadav
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Jaipur
No need clean the wound by tape water
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Dr. Sachin Bhiwaji Sanap
General Practitioner
7 yrs exp
Hingoli
No need to take
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Dr. Pawan Kumar Dutta
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4 yrs exp
Delhi
No need
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
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18 yrs exp
Hyderabad
No need
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Dr. Jaswanth Sowmya Thalathoti
General Physician
8 yrs exp
Guntur
As you said you took boosters 2 weeks ago there is no need
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Dr. Aditya Prasad Padhy
Urologist
12 yrs exp
Bhubaneswar
Connect please
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Dr. Ravindran P
General Practitioner
39 yrs exp
Chennai
If you are confident about your immunisation both dog and you . You need not worry , observe the dog . If you are not confident means take 3 more doses as fresh start.
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Do not worry Take care
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Dr. Zaheer Ahmad
General Physician
9 yrs exp
Bareilly
U can take TT
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Dr. Vinod Kumar Verma
General Physician
9 yrs exp
Gurgaon
According to your query and sign and know about the disease and cause and it's best Treatment as you have mentioned as above .
Please take consultation for better evaluation and best Treatment as it need complete history of patient as personal and family history.
Please follow any medicine or advise after consultation only from a good doctor.
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
please keep positive attitude to fight any disease and any problem of your life
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Shivangi Chadha
General Physician
4 yrs exp
Delhi
Wash the wound with soap and water, under flowing water for 15 to 20 mins
If TT not taken recently, then get a TT shit
Other wise ARV not required since you got boosters 2 weeks back
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