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Is Anti-rabies Vaccination Advisable After Getting Scratched By Pet Dog?
Question: Sir I was scratched by nails by my pet dog and liitle bit of his teeth involved no bleeding only redness and mark on skin 45 days back is fully vaccinated as I have the previous record vetnarian advices me not to have rabies vaccination I visited doctor and he suggested me 0 3 7 days dose now it's 45 days already and rabies dog only survive 10 days!!!is that confirmed I free from rabies??dog is healthy and doing well!!100% free from any virus??and 100% safe??
Brief Answer:
You are safe.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome To HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney. I understand your concern.
You don't need any vaccination if your dog is vaccinated completely. Moreover the exposure you had was a low risk exposure.
However since you received the 3 doses of vaccine you are further safe. Infact they were not required.
Yes you are right that a rabid dog seldom survives more then 10 days. Since you pet is Healthy even after 45 days of the vaccination, there is no risk at all now.
You are perfectly safe from rabies now.
I hope it helps.
If you have any further query, please ask me.
Stay Healthy.
You are safe.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome To HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney. I understand your concern.
You don't need any vaccination if your dog is vaccinated completely. Moreover the exposure you had was a low risk exposure.
However since you received the 3 doses of vaccine you are further safe. Infact they were not required.
Yes you are right that a rabid dog seldom survives more then 10 days. Since you pet is Healthy even after 45 days of the vaccination, there is no risk at all now.
You are perfectly safe from rabies now.
I hope it helps.
If you have any further query, please ask me.
Stay Healthy.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Sir thanks for your well detailed answer!!sir now what's the role of this 3 vaccines which was given on 0 3 and 7 days??
Sir I was vaccinated at age of 8-9 for hepatitis b!!i just want to know I need any booster doses or is that enough??because at that time doctor told me that only one time vacciantion is needed!!if I touch some one by holding hand suffering from hepatitis b and blood drop on my skin which is not broken and completely intact does it cause hepatitis??
Sir I was vaccinated at age of 8-9 for hepatitis b!!i just want to know I need any booster doses or is that enough??because at that time doctor told me that only one time vacciantion is needed!!if I touch some one by holding hand suffering from hepatitis b and blood drop on my skin which is not broken and completely intact does it cause hepatitis??
Brief Answer:
No action required.
Detailed Answer:
Hi.Those vaccines taken for rabies would provide you immunity. However you are safe.
Now as far as Hepatitis B vaccination is concerned if you have received 3 doses that is at 0, 1 and 6 month then you don't require any booster dose.
If you have doubt over your vaccination status then you can get Anti HBs levels done that would tell you about the immunity level.
If you have any further query, please ask me.
No action required.
Detailed Answer:
Hi.Those vaccines taken for rabies would provide you immunity. However you are safe.
Now as far as Hepatitis B vaccination is concerned if you have received 3 doses that is at 0, 1 and 6 month then you don't require any booster dose.
If you have doubt over your vaccination status then you can get Anti HBs levels done that would tell you about the immunity level.
If you have any further query, please ask me.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Sir I want know are these 3 vaccination will cause any side effect or decrease my normal immunity or they Are completely safe?and my last question would be is anxiety leads to nausea??
And sir how long these 3 shots of vaccination immunity remains mean for how much of time??
And sir how long these 3 shots of vaccination immunity remains mean for how much of time??
Brief Answer:
Yes they are safe
Detailed Answer:
Hi, Yes these vaccines are relatively safe. They won't cause harm. Only allergic reactions are reported, but could have occurred when the vaccine was given
If you take the booster dose, the immunity usually lasts for 6 months.
I hope it helps.
If you have any further query, please ask me.
Yes they are safe
Detailed Answer:
Hi, Yes these vaccines are relatively safe. They won't cause harm. Only allergic reactions are reported, but could have occurred when the vaccine was given
If you take the booster dose, the immunity usually lasts for 6 months.
I hope it helps.
If you have any further query, please ask me.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thk u sir for letting me know that I'm completely safe!!as I'm little panic before now I'm completely relaxed!!as I earlier thought vaccination may harm my immunity!!sir is that true that if I take 3 vaccination and then wait for 10 days if pet bite me in future as according there will be no harm in taking these 3 doses after that I observe my dog??thanking you!!!sir now I can fully relaxed??
Brief Answer:
No further treatment required.
Detailed Answer:
Hi. It's always better to get your dog vaccinated properly.
Now as far as the concept of 10 days observation is concerned yes that is true but is not a landmark.
Variations have been seen. So if bite happens by a steer dog or a non vaccinated pet dog we always give complete course of vaccination.
If you have any further query, please ask me.
No further treatment required.
Detailed Answer:
Hi. It's always better to get your dog vaccinated properly.
Now as far as the concept of 10 days observation is concerned yes that is true but is not a landmark.
Variations have been seen. So if bite happens by a steer dog or a non vaccinated pet dog we always give complete course of vaccination.
If you have any further query, please ask me.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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