Hello doctors, I have undergone rabies vaccine in April 2017 when a my pet dog of 4 months just scratch with it's teeth while playing ,today Oct 2017 again when I was playing with my dog it's teeth touch my thumb and a slight skin came out. Although I have taken rabies injection earlier in the month April 2017. Should I take again rabies injection again? Please suggest me. What is the dosage time period in between dog bites?

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Dr. Ashaq ParreyInternal Medicine Specialistyrs exp

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Yes you will have to take ARV, Rabies is a dreaded disease so one cannot take risk, you will have to observe your dog for 10 days If he doesn't die you can Stop ARV safely then. Regards.

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