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Bitten By Dog, Completed Anti Rabies Shots, Numbness, Sore Throat. Am I Safe?

Hi!^^ I was bitten by a four months old dog without vaccine yesterday but i had completed my anti rabies shots last month..am I still safe?
bitten last july 24, 2013, completed my 4 shots of anti-rabies last aug 23..
I consulted the clinic where i got my shots but they said im still safe.. but im feeling numbness and sorethroat at the moment. :( should i get/insist on a vaccine shot? :(
Fri, 4 Oct 2013
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dear user
vaccine shedule for anti- rabies vaccine is 0 , 3 ,7 ,14 . 28 days .

if u have completed all your vaccine as per schedule . you are completely safe .

sore throat might be because of other reason.


best wishes
dr neha
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Bitten By Dog, Completed Anti Rabies Shots, Numbness, Sore Throat. Am I Safe?

dear user vaccine shedule for anti- rabies vaccine is 0 , 3 ,7 ,14 . 28 days . if u have completed all your vaccine as per schedule . you are completely safe . sore throat might be because of other reason. best wishes dr neha