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Asked for male, 33 years old from Aluva
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General Physician•Pune
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I presume you have taken 5 doses of vaccine. Followed by 2 booster doses. This will give immunity for one year. However alcohol is known to reduce natural immunity of body. 5 +2 post exposure doses is ok.
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Asked for male, 18 years old from Mohali
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General Physician•Ahmedabad
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if you received a tetanus shot after a minor dog bite, it is likely that the shot provided protection against tetanus. However, the exact timing and number of doses may vary depending on various factors such as your immunization history and the specific circumstances of the bite.
For rabies, the vaccination protocol typically involves multiple doses given over a specific time period. It is important to complete the recommended vaccination schedule for adequate protection against rabie...more
Asked for male, 30 years old from Jammu
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General Physician•Hisar
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Within 3.months, usually no need of revaccination. But if you want to be extra sure you do rabies antibody titres. Or you can get booster anyone.
Asked for female, 48 years old from Hyderabad
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General Physician•Hisar
Sharing of saliva can lead to rabies.
You can never be too sure if bowl has been properly washed. Better would be to get vaccinated as it is serious disease if it happens and you should be responsible for yourself and family members. Of course if you are sure that bowl has been properly cleaned and no saliva contact then you can ignore my advice.
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Asked for male, 20 years old from Kolkata
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General Physician•Hisar
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Human-to-human transmission of rabies virus has only been documented from infected organ/tissue donors to transplant recipients.
So though theoretically it is possible for you to get infected by rabies, most likely you are safe. Of if want more security, it would be better to get vaccinated as well.
No harm in vaccination.
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Asked for male, 20 years old from Kolkata
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MBBS , MD - Biochemistry

General Physician•Lucknow
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The chances of human to human transmission are very less. There are no well documented cases except from organ/cornea transplant. However since rabies is 100% fatal, you should get yourself vaccinated.
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Asked for male, 23 years old from Chennai
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General Physician•Hisar
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As you are describing it is category 1 bite - no need of vaccine.
But I am not sure how you came in touch with teeth but no scratches.
Try to be cautious.
Send with a pic of area of contact.
You may have ignored something do contact me for further diagnosis and treatment if you feel necessary.
Asked for male, 43 years old from Lucknow
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General Physician•Sonipat
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There are two type of vaccine,
after a dog bite along with arv vaccine, hrig vaccine and tt vaccine is also recommended.
Asked for male, 25 years old from Kolkata
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