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Health Q&A
Rabies Shot again?

Hi Doctor, I took anti-rabies booster doses on 14th and 17th March 2026 along with a tetanus shot on 14th March, and today (31st March) my pet cat (last vaccinated in Dec 2024, currently normal) bit and scratched me during a fight with another cat....causing a bleeding puncture wound (poked hole); I immediately washed with soap and applied Betadine—do I need additional anti-rabies vaccination or am I already protected?

Tetanus Shot

Hi, Recently my leg got a scratch ( minor) from a rusted object. I washed the scratch from soap. I took a single injection shot of tetanus in 2023. Do I need to again take a tetanus shot?

Root cause analysis enquiries

Hello Doctors Can you please tell me what does the H pylori and Epstein bar viruses do to the thyroid? And what lab tests to detect them Thanks

Medical certificate

Hi, I have fever, cold, and severe throat pain, due to which I’m unable to speak properly. My job requires speaking. May I know if you can please provide a valid medical certificate online after consultation stating that I need rest and should avoid speaking or keep it minimal for a few days

Rabiess... ...

Is there any risk of rabies ...as put my foot accidentally on blood from a dog blood which was on road ...i was wearing crocs shipper...I had scratch on foot

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Dr. Thomas E Wanko - Internal Medicine
Dr. Thomas E Wanko Internal Medicine (Medical School, D.O., Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine) 53 years experience OhioHealth Doctors Hospital
Forest Park West, COLUMBUS
Dr. William  Hicks - Internal Medicine
Dr. William Hicks Internal Medicine (Medical School, Fellowship in Neurology - Vascular, Residency in Neurology, Internship, Transitional Year, Medical degree, DO, Internship) 52 years experience Ohio State Brain and Spine Hospital
Weinland Park, COLUMBUS
Dr. Marian Kennedy Schuda - Internal Medicine
Dr. Marian Kennedy Schuda Internal Medicine (Medical School, Residency, Medical Education, Residency in Internal Medicine, Bachelor of Science (Microbiology), Doctor of Medicine) 47 years experience Emergency Medicine Physician
Columbus 43228, COLUMBUS
Dr. Michael Timothy Kelley - General Physician
Dr. Michael Timothy Kelley General Physician (Residency, Medical School, Medical Education) 45 years experience Emergency Medicine Physician
Columbus 43228, COLUMBUS
Dr. Michael A. Caligiuri - Internal Medicine
Dr. Michael A. Caligiuri Internal Medicine (Medical School, Residency, Summa Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa, Master’s Degree in Physiology, Medical degree, DO, B.A., M.A., M.D., Undergraduate Degree in Humanities and Health Science) 43 years experience The James Cancer Center
Columbus 43210, COLUMBUS