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Is Rabies Vaccination Required After Coming In Contact With Saliva Of Dog?

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Posted on Wed, 28 Jun 2017
Question: Hi sir I got rabies vaccination(abyrab 3doses) in 2 and half years back now I was walking in street Dog was came licks my hand I am.panic.about.this.i.want.to.take.0..3..two.boosters doses.if.i.take.this.booster.doses.any.advers.reactions.will.occur.for.this.booster.doses
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Answered by Dr. Geeta Sundar (6 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Just licking the hand will not cause rabies.

Detailed Answer:
Hi welcome to Health care magic,
Just licking the hand will not cause rabies.
However,-----there may be tiny cuts in the hand. Yes go ahead and take 3 doses of
vaccine. Any vaccine can have side effects.
Rabies vaccine can have minor side effects like local reactions, Nausea, Vomiting, headache etc.
It can also lead to severe allergic reaction. This is unlikely in your case as you have taken it in past.
So go ahead and take the boosters, but keep in touch with your doctor.
Regards
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Is Rabies Vaccination Required After Coming In Contact With Saliva Of Dog?

Brief Answer: Just licking the hand will not cause rabies. Detailed Answer: Hi welcome to Health care magic, Just licking the hand will not cause rabies. However,-----there may be tiny cuts in the hand. Yes go ahead and take 3 doses of vaccine. Any vaccine can have side effects. Rabies vaccine can have minor side effects like local reactions, Nausea, Vomiting, headache etc. It can also lead to severe allergic reaction. This is unlikely in your case as you have taken it in past. So go ahead and take the boosters, but keep in touch with your doctor. Regards