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Can Rabies Be Contracted After Being Licked By A Dog?
Question: I was just walking in the road a small puppy just roaming licked my foot.i went to doctor
he just checked and told still as there is no blood litting bite and also there is no wound in my feet or any scratch still he told to take medicine of 5 dose of rabipur.
I already took four dose as on date mentioned by doctor.
my fifth dose or last dose was yesterday but due to heavy work forgot
and as today is also Sunday holiday .if at all I took last dose tommorow there will not be any problem na
he just checked and told still as there is no blood litting bite and also there is no wound in my feet or any scratch still he told to take medicine of 5 dose of rabipur.
I already took four dose as on date mentioned by doctor.
my fifth dose or last dose was yesterday but due to heavy work forgot
and as today is also Sunday holiday .if at all I took last dose tommorow there will not be any problem na
Brief Answer:
Please don't worry! There will not be any problem.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you writing in healthcare magic.
Based on your history I think you shouldn't worry because there will not be a problem to take the last dose tomorrow.
You should know that as an alternative to the above mentioned 5-dose schedule, the World Health Organisation also recommends 4 dose schedule (the abbreviated 2-1-1 regimen) as being effective.
As well according the CDC 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.
I hope my answer helps you.
Regards.
Please don't worry! There will not be any problem.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you writing in healthcare magic.
Based on your history I think you shouldn't worry because there will not be a problem to take the last dose tomorrow.
You should know that as an alternative to the above mentioned 5-dose schedule, the World Health Organisation also recommends 4 dose schedule (the abbreviated 2-1-1 regimen) as being effective.
As well according the CDC 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.
I hope my answer helps you.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
so madam if at all I took my last vaccine it will not be any problem na,my query is two days late will not impact or cause any problem
Brief Answer:
No, there is any problem.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank yo writing back.
Please don't worry , there is any problem if you take the last vaccine, 5 dose, after 2 days later. This is just to boost your immunity for rabies.
I hope my answer helps you.
Regards.
No, there is any problem.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank yo writing back.
Please don't worry , there is any problem if you take the last vaccine, 5 dose, after 2 days later. This is just to boost your immunity for rabies.
I hope my answer helps you.
Regards.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
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