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In July 2023, I was vaccinated with ARV on 0,3,7,28 days due to dog scratch and in September 2023 I was again vaccinated with ARV only for two days due cat nail scratch and in September 2023 .
Now, I had a minor incident with a dog yesterday - there was no bite, no bleeding, and no visible scratch. I only lightly bumped into the dog, and later felt slight itching on my skin, but I couldn't find visible affected spot.
Given this history, I want to know if I need to take the rabies vaccine again, or if the previous vaccinations still provide protection."
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No scratch..no problem wash area with multiple times with soap
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No need to get vaccine again for next 3 months ur safe.
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No need to take vaccine again
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No need for vaccine
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Your still under protection.
No need to vaccinate again.
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No need to take vaccine
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If there's no visible wound there's no need for vaccination, itching could be due to contact with an irritant, I would prescribe the tab. Cetrizine for 3 days once at night.
If you suspect a wound and you think you are not certain of it, then wash under running water for 10-15 mins and any simple soap, vaccination will be recommended for 0 and 3rd day.
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No need of vaccination as there is no breach of skin.
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No need for vaccination again
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Vaccination is not required as it comes under first class, all you need to do is thoruougly wash woth soap and water
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No need for vaccination again
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No worry
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Nothing to do.
Tab cetrizine for itch.one at night.
Locally apply betnovate c
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Itching might be due to contact, if there is no scratch, bite or bleeding, then vaccination is not required.
Just wash the affected area thoroughly with soap and running tap water.
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No need of vaccination.
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No need for ARV
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If the skin is intact and there is no breach of tissue then you need not do anything right now
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No need to vaccination
As it's a category 1st wound
Don't worry
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Previous vaccines will not be effective now. If no bite, no scratch, no vaccine is needed. Just clean the affected part very well.
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If there is not visible bite and spot..not necessary to take ARV . Itching may be due to dog contact....
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Dr. Anubha Singh
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Dr. Jyoti Singh
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No need to take.
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
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U r fine
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Dr. Akash Soni
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No need of vaccination
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Dr. Sanghpriya Gautam
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Delhi
Connect please
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Dr. Nazia Begum M.G
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15 yrs exp
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Need not worry no need for vaccination
Apply t bact
Take tab cetrizet
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Dr. Rahul Parashar
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Presently you do not need to take the vaccine considering history given by you.
Next Steps
Monitor the site, if any change then contact the doctor.
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
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Need few more details
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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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