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Whenever a complete anti rabies vaccination schedule is taken,whether it is the pre exposure or post exposure schedule, the immunity is long lasting,perhaps also life long. However,the protocol is to take two booster doses of vaccine in case of fresh exposure,on day 0 and day 3 .

You need not take the vaccine again if you take an anti-rabies injection and after 1 month a dog again scratch

Rabies infection is caused by the rabies virus. The virus is spread through the saliva of infected animals. Infected animals can spread the virus by biting another animal or a person.
In rare cases, rabies can be spread when infected saliva gets into an open wound or the mucous membranes, such as the mouth or eyes. This could occur if an infected animal were to lick an open cut on your skin.
You should seek and immediate medical consultation if symptoms are persisting.
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No you should continue with the vaccination that you are already going on. You don't need to restart your vaccination from day 0 neither do you need to take any extra dose. Continue with the dose and type of vaccine that you are already taking.

Rabies is a 100% mortality disease if you acquire it better to take vaccination as soon as possible, it will be beneficial to you in future also.

If you are sure that the dog who bite you was suffering from rabies, then you should take the vaccine as soon as possible.
If the dog was a stray dog, then also its necessary to take the vaccine soon.
A person who is exposed and has never been vaccinated against rabies should get 4 doses of rabies vaccine - one dose right away, and additional doses on the 3rd, 7th, and 14th days. They should also get another shot called Rabies Immune Globulin at the same time as the first dose.

No leave 1 month gap because for immunity to develop it takes minimum 1 month, else you can give 2/3 days after may 30th, don't give before that.

Hello, if it was only a scratch without any bleeding or breach in the skin or mucosa, only local hygiene would suffice, no vaccination required. Thank you.

lybrate-user,  if you are previously immunized person. And again  bitten by a dog within 3 months of completing a full course of pep. Then no require of anti rabies vaccine. Any any other queries you can consult me privately.

You can continue with your vaccine schedule. You don't have to get any extra vaccines. Current vaccination will cover both the incidents.
Once completely vaccinated you are safe for next 3 months.
If after that you are bitten you'll need just 2 doses of vaccine.