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Shall I get family vaccinated for rabies
Hi, I am from India. I was bitten by a dog about 3 weeks ago and I got my 4 vaccine doses on days 0, 3, 7, 14. I have one more dose on day 28. I got the rabies immunoglobulin on day 3.
The dog bit me on my leg which was covered by my pajama. I made the mistake of not discarding it right after coming home. It was washed along with the other laundry the next day(a gap of 15–20 hours from the bite).
But in this intervening duration, my mother handled it and put it in the laundry to be washed. Now, I am worried if she got infected and hence other family members as well.
Shall I get all of my family members vaccinated?
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There is no need of vaccination for family as virus in the cloth is not infective.
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whenever there is dog bite immediately wash the wound with soap.. 94 percent of virus is killed. discard the cloth for washing.
children bitten... if blood is oozing then only there is a need of vaccination.
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be cautious of fear of water and air... Rabid infection there are many things causing phobias otherwise nothing to worry.
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I understood your concern and noted the problem as well .I need to ask few more details to make a diagnosis and start treatment and advice which suits you. Pl consult me on Practo , so that I can help you better.book a time slot as per your convenience for consultation.
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may get vaccinated just to allay your anxiety
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No need
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Virus doesn't survive outside the body of a living person or animal for a very long time. So nothing will happen to anyone.
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Not required
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Not required as such
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Not needed
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No not required
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Dr. Priyanka Reddy
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