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Can The Rabies Vaccination Be Discontinued If The Dog Is Safe?
I'm 28 yrs old, weigh 68 kgs & of 5'6" height. I got grabbed by a stray dog(& not exactly bitten) 5 days back.Since it was through my clothes that the dog grabbed me on my calf muscle, there were no tears or scratches on skin, & no blood was drawn whatsoever.However, the doc still advised Vaxi Rab & I have taken the 1st 2 shots. I checked the stray & it was doing fine yesterday.Since observation period is for 10 days,can I discontinue the course if the dog is healthy?Do I get enough antibodies in my system or do I have to change the treatment course from post-exposure to prre-exposure?
hi welcome to hcm the doctor is right in advising antirabies inj even in cases of licks scratch it is advised to take at least 3 shots of anti rabies if the dog is fit you can discontinue after this so even though its ten days to the bite and the dogs okay it is advised to take the third shot. I assume you have taken injection tt . take care
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Can The Rabies Vaccination Be Discontinued If The Dog Is Safe?
hi welcome to hcm the doctor is right in advising antirabies inj even in cases of licks scratch it is advised to take at least 3 shots of anti rabies if the dog is fit you can discontinue after this so even though its ten days to the bite and the dogs okay it is advised to take the third shot. I assume you have taken injection tt . take care