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Rabies vaccine
Yesterday I got bit by a dog for a second . There are bite marks on the skin. I am already in the process of taking complete rabies vaccine course and took the second jab yesterday. Is there need of any booster dose or something because I am already in the process of taking the vaccine
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Take a full course of four.
Which is recommended by WHO.
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Since you are already on post-exposure rabies vaccination and have taken Day 0 and Day 3 doses, there is no need for any additional booster for this bite—just continue the remaining doses as per schedule (Day 7, Day 14, and Day 28 if advised
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just continue the remaining doses as per schedule
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No booster dose needed
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No problem
Complete vaccination course
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Since you were already taking a full rabies vaccine course and the bite happened during the ongoing schedule, no extra booster or restart is needed.
Medical logic:
• You have active vaccine-induced protection building in your body
• A bite occurring between doses is considered covered as long as:
• You continue and complete the remaining scheduled doses on time
• Extra doses do not increase protection and are not recommended
So, you are safe, provided the remaining doses are taken as scheduled.
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1. Immediate wound care (very important):
• Wash the bite area thoroughly with soap and running water for 15 minutes
• Apply povidone-iodine or antiseptic
2. Vaccination:
• Continue the remaining doses exactly as per schedule
• Do NOT add extra booster doses
3. Rabies Immunoglobulin (RIG):
• Needed only if this is a Category III bite AND you were NOT previously vaccinated
• Since you are already vaccinated and mid-course → RIG is NOT required
4. Consult a doctor urgently only if:
• You miss doses
• Wound becomes infected (pus, redness spreading, fever)
Health Tips
• Do not panic — mid-course bites are well covered
• Do not change or reset the vaccine schedule
• Avoid internet myths about “extra safety doses”
• Observe the dog if possible (10 days), but do not delay vaccines for observation
• Keep vaccine dates documented
This situation is very common, and medical guidelines are clear: continuing your current vaccine course is enough. You are already doing the right thing. Finish the schedule confidently — there is no added danger here.
If you want, you can tell me:
• Which day/dose you are on (Day 0, 3, 7, etc.)
• Whether the bite broke skin or bled
I can then double-confirm everything for your exact case and give you complete peace of mind.
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No you don’t need any booster dose if the tear is mild. If grade 2 i.e skin is still intact. these vaccines will cover. If grade 3 i.e deep bite marks then you will need immunoglobulins too.
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Continue and complete your vaccination.
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Dr. Ashita Kuruvilla
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8 yrs exp
Kolkata
Few more details needed for further evaluation. Kindly consult
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
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18 yrs exp
Hyderabad
No need
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Dr. Sajid Ali
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4 yrs exp
Kanpur
No issues
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
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7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Suraj Sharma
General Practitioner
4 yrs exp
Jaipur
Need some more details kindly consult
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