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If you took full vaccination within 3 months of the bite, you do not need any vaccination, otherwise you should take two booster doses (day 0 and 3).

The Rabies infection is caused when the secretions of animal are passed on to human being through open wound under the skin or into blood by injury like a bite. The animal here is suspected when animal which is confirmed with rabies, or animal is unwell, dies or disappears within 10 days or animal in streets not possible to trace bites or passes on secretions into open skin. During any doubt it is better to consult local doctor giving proper details. In this case just sniffing, touching pant eve...more

Lung congestion, also known as pulmonary edema, occurs when there is an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the lungs. It can be a serious condition and may require immediate veterinary attention. If you suspect your dog has lung congestion, it's important to consult with a veterinarian for a proper diagnosis and treatment plan.
Ensure your dog gets plenty of rest in a calm and quiet environment. Stress and physical exertion can worsen respiratory distress, so it's important to keep your dog a...more

According to new regime by who only four dose is 0 3 7 28.
No five dose.
If minor exposure is there now, you need nothing as you r under vaccine coverage.

No, no,no, not at all.
There is no chances of rabies transmission according to history.
No need to take rabies vaccination.
Be relax fully.

That is probably not a cut. It would have been a good idea if you had shown your foot that time to a physician. Not every dog is a rabid dog so don't worry a lot. If there was any history of that dog dying then maybe you need to think about it. Your case seems like a cat 1 wound which does not require any vaccine and only washing and application of an antiseptic would suffice which you had already done.

I would like to see a picture of the site of the bite and how long is the problem. It is the body's self response called inflammation which causes swelling at the site of injury. Also in long term cases there could be a growth of bacteria and infection causing swelling. There are medications which could help you reduce swelling. Consult me so that I could prescribe you.

Full vaccination under standard precautions immunity normally lasts for 3-5 years. But in case of re exposure with a confirmed rabies dog bite or street dog causing injury that is extensive and nearer the head or face or a street dog always consult a doctor or a surgeon that time. Consider 2 dose booster during that period beyond one year from now. It is better to be extra safe.

Human rabies immune globulin is administered only once at the begening of anti rabies prophylaxis. To previously unvaccinated persons.
This will provide immediate antibodies until the body can respond to the vaccine by active producing antibodies of its own.
If the rabies vaccine is given immediately and appropriately to someone who was bitten by a rabid animal. It is 100 % eefective.

It can also spread if the animal's saliva gets directly in to persons eyes, nose ,mouth or an open wound.