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I am 20 years old, What is the time window for getting rabies shot after a dog bite? and how should it be handled?
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Need few more details
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Asap
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No time window.
It should be as soon as possible.
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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5 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Tushar Sherasiya
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2 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Immediately wash the bite site with soap and running water for 15 minutes then take person to the hospital immediately.
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Dr. Vinay Nenavath
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4 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Take ASAP and atleast within 24 hours.
Clean the wound under running water and apply dettol or Betadine solution as first Aid and reach out to nearest hospital to get Anti rabies vaccine within 24 hours.
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Reach out to hospital for anti rabies vaccine within 24 hours
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Don’t touch the wound unnecessarily
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