
Was Bitten By Dog And Had Taken Vaccine. Bitten Again And Had 4 Shot Vaccine. Proceed With Vaccine?

Welcome to healthcare magic
You had taken 3 shots of vaccine 4 months back. The same dog bit you that time. A rabid dog cannot live for 4 months. That means the dog did not have rabies at that time and your schedule of 3 shots was more like a pre exposure prophylaxis.
This time even if the dog had rabies you are immunized already and you require only 2 booster doses. Instead of 2 booster you have taken 4 doses already. So your chance of having rabies is almost nil.
However rabies vaccine can cause allergy like hives or even generalized pruritus. Do you have any raised itchy skin rashes ? Where exactly do you have itching ?
Rabies do not present with itching. So please relax.
Hope I have answered your query.
If you have any clarifications I will be happy to help.

Answered by

Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
