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Vaccine query Plz help
Hi i took 0,3,7,28 rabies vaccine from govt hospital, last dose on 20 jan,
0,3 booster taken from govt hospital,last booster on 24 march .
Today ,2 july a street cat scratched me , i went to govt hospital they denied vaccine as according to their protocol no vaccine if exposure happens within 6 months. but some doctors saying 3 months period while govt doct is saying 6 months.
I m confused should i go for vaccination?
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According to your query you want to know the time period of protection from anti rabies vaccine .
According to who guideline ARV provide 3 month protection .
Next Steps
When you get exposure of cat and dog , bat any other wild animal after 3 month then you should take vaccine as per l guideline .
Health Tips
Please wash the wound area with tap running water with any soap .
please keep record of any vaccination.
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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult.
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Yes,as per protocol it’s 3 months.
U can go some other hospital for booster doses.
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
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7 yrs exp
Dehradun
Need few more details
Kindly consult
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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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