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Doctor I took 4 dose intradermal anti rabies vaccination schedule day 0 3 7 28 around 4 months ago but due to recent cat scratch I took 2 intramuscular rabies vaccine day 0 and day 3 last 2nd booster dose was taken on 31st march 2023 but today on 16th april a street dog scratch me with nail no deep wound just skin redness and drop like blood comes out so should I have to take booster dose of rabies vaccine?
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As per who protocol, if the bite occurred within 3 months of completed vaccination you don't have to take vaccine again. Bite less than 3 months of complete vaccination - only wound cleaning and tt. Bite more than 3 months of complete vaccination - wound cleaning + repeat anti rabies vaccine schedule. You don't have to take any booster dose. So, I would advice you to; 1. Wash the wound thoroughly under running water and soap for 15 min immediately. 2. Go to a local hospital and take tt. 3. Please carry your previous vaccination card to the hospital.
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