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Regarding anyi-rabies vaccination
Hello, last year I received the full 5-dose anti-rabies vaccine after a minor scratch from my cat. A few days ago, I had another minor scratch. Given that I’ve already taken the full course twice in the past two years, do I need to take all 5 doses again, or is it still effective? Please suggest.
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Take booster dose on day 0,3
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Go for booster dose
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Dear, see if your cat is vaccinated, then take only boosters. If the cat is not vaccinated, then take all doses again.if any queries, kindly consult with me on 94 two six eight six 78 nine six
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Just go for booster doses.
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Hi,
Just take Booster doses..,
No need to take all 5 doses again.
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Yes.
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If your cat is probably vaccinated you don't need any more vaccination
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No need of 5 doses!!!...
Take booster doses 0,3
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You just need 2 doses
On day 0 and 3
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Just get the booster dose. 2 injections
3 days apart(day 0 amd day 3)
Thats enough.
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Since you have already received the full 5 dose anti rabies vaccine series within the last 2 years, you do not need to take the full course again. For re exposure, only 2 booster doses (on Day 0 and Day 3) are required.
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Take 2 booster doses of the anti-rabies vaccine on Day 0 (the day of scratch) and Day 3.
keep the wound clean.wash it with soap and running water for atleast 15 minutes.
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If future exposures occur within 3 months of these boosters, no further vaccine is usually needed.
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Get booster dose
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Dr. Ashita Kuruvilla
General Practitioner
8 yrs exp
Kolkata
Booster doses
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Dr. Sajid Ali
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4 yrs exp
Kanpur
Just take booster dose
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Dr. Rutu Karia
Internal Medicine
6 yrs exp
Delhi
Booster doses (day 0,3) should be enough since you’ve received entire regime.
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Be precautious. Wash the wound well. Please consider consulting if wound site is red/ warm/ or if any problems with the affected limb.
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Keep the wound site clean and away from dust exposure. Soap and water are your best friends here.
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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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