Rabies Health Feed

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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

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.

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.

No prblm as for now. Already you hv taken tt injection and 0 dose arv. U shud compulsory take remaining 4 doses of arv also.

No, you do not need to get vaccinated. Vaccination is not required for exposure within 3 months of complete vaccination.

No. You should take only tt injection by consulting your doctor and take proper care about scratch injury. It may not be necessary to get booster vaccination, if you have already taken full course of 5 injections. However we always advise you to watch the dog for 10 days from date of bite for any illness or disappearance of dog. If normal as before no vaccination. If any such mishap to be extra cautious, take two doses with one week gap between two doses.

Take the last dose as soon as possible.
If you know the dog, observe it (if it's okay or sick or dead)

Dear five doses (each 1 ml ampoule of 2.5 iu) rabies vaccine on days 0,3,7,14 and 30 days. It is given in low risk
in high risk patients five dosages + hrig (with in 7 days of starting the course of vaccination.

Actually the schedule is 0 3 7 14 and 28 which includes 5 doses
if it is a minor nail scratch you need not worry about it and just continue with your scheduled dose of arv
just wash it properly with soap and water and you need not worry about it if any other queries you can call or whatsapp me at mobile.

Your history seems confusing.
Do contact me for further diagnosis and treatment if you feel necessary.
As a general rule. If you have taken full vaccination once. Then after another bite. 2 boosters are enough.