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How Many Doses Of Rabipur Are Need After A Stray Dog Scratch In Leg?
hello doctor,
last night when i was returning from office i was chased by street dogs and one of it tried catch my leg. incidentally the wound was a scratch wound and little skin was torn . i took one dosage of rabipur this morning. should i continue the other four dosages!! is it mandatory!!
last night when i was returning from office i was chased by street dogs and one of it tried catch my leg. incidentally the wound was a scratch wound and little skin was torn . i took one dosage of rabipur this morning. should i continue the other four dosages!! is it mandatory!!
Thu, 27 Feb 2014
Hello,
Thank you for the query.
Yes you should complete the full course of rabipur vaccine as per schedule told to you.There is a protocol for vaccination for dog bite cases.Vaccine is given according to class of wound.So it is advisable not to discontinue this if your doctor said you to have full course whatever you feel your wound be.
Hope this helps.Take care.
Thank you.
Thank you for the query.
Yes you should complete the full course of rabipur vaccine as per schedule told to you.There is a protocol for vaccination for dog bite cases.Vaccine is given according to class of wound.So it is advisable not to discontinue this if your doctor said you to have full course whatever you feel your wound be.
Hope this helps.Take care.
Thank you.
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