Should I Have Rabies Vaccine For Dog Bite?
Question: Hello Doc,
I was bitten, actually it was a scratch from one of his sharp tooth, by a street puppy who is around 4 months old. I have taken 3 shots till day. And today I got the same scratch(by tooth) by his brother. Do i need to start the vaccination again?
I was bitten, actually it was a scratch from one of his sharp tooth, by a street puppy who is around 4 months old. I have taken 3 shots till day. And today I got the same scratch(by tooth) by his brother. Do i need to start the vaccination again?
Brief Answer:
Re vaccination not required
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query
It is unfortunate that you got scratched again, since you are already being vaccinated for rabies I would advice you to continue anti rabies vaccination schedule, you need not start all over again. Try to avoid getting scratched by street dogs in the future.
Make sure of the following things
1. The wound should be washed thoroughly under flowing water with soap
2. Any deep cuts should not be sutured as far as possible and it should be cleaned thoroughly
3. Take your vaccination as per schedule and watch out for fever
I wish you good health
Regards
Re vaccination not required
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query
It is unfortunate that you got scratched again, since you are already being vaccinated for rabies I would advice you to continue anti rabies vaccination schedule, you need not start all over again. Try to avoid getting scratched by street dogs in the future.
Make sure of the following things
1. The wound should be washed thoroughly under flowing water with soap
2. Any deep cuts should not be sutured as far as possible and it should be cleaned thoroughly
3. Take your vaccination as per schedule and watch out for fever
I wish you good health
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj