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Should I take rabies shots?
Hello. I was looking after a stray dog in the month of May, 2022. She had a disease canine distemper and she died of that. Before dying, she had seizures and she accidentally bit my finger. I instantly took a vaccine for tetanus. I also took immunoglobulin for anti rabies, and had my five anti rabies shots. I even took anti rabies booster dose in the month of August.
Few hours ago, approximately 7 hours ago, another stray dog bit me out of frustration, there's no blood, just a minor scratch (I've attached the picture of scratch on my hand, kindly refer to that) I've taken anti tetanus shot after the bite.
I wanted to ask if i need to have anti rabies shots again?
Kindly let me know, I'll be really grateful.
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You can take 2 dose of Rabies Vaccine at 0 and 3 days. It depends on the category of wound, from the picture it looks like category 2 and I think booster dose at 0 and 3 day is sufficient.
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please consult nearest vaccination centre.
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Please consult
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Yes. You have to take Anti-Rabies Vaccine.
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Your wound is an abrasion which surely indicates exposure. 2shots ARV is mandatory.
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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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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly provide me detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Saurabh Tiwari
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Lucknow
Yes
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Dr. Yashvardhan Sharma
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Agra
Yes take Vaccine shot
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Dr. Aditya Prasad Padhy
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Bhubaneswar
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Dr. Valli Ponsing
General Physician
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Chennai
Yes u need to take it
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