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Is Rabies Vaccination Advisable For The Contact Of Dog's Saliva?
one dog was lying on the road side in the morning and when i was going back the same way in the afternoon the dog was still lying. My friend,myself and one person tried to help it.My friend and me tried to open the dogs mouth and pour some water.but the dogs mouth was stiff.i think we might got contact with little bit of saliva.we dont have any bruies and cuts on our body.after that we washed our hands and we taken bath.
i have gone through some rabies videos and think that animal has rabies.so do u suggest me to take rabies vaccine?if yes what will be the cost?
i have gone through some rabies videos and think that animal has rabies.so do u suggest me to take rabies vaccine?if yes what will be the cost?
Mon, 1 Jun 2015
Hi
Thanks for your query.
I appreciate your concern for exposure to dog's saliva.
The virus responsible for the rabies is found in the salivary secretions and the brain tissue of the rabid animals like dogs, cats, bats, etc.
In view of the direct contact of saliva and apparently you had some abrasions on you hands and since the animal was having jaw stiffness (suspected to be suffering from rabies) so you have to take the anti rabies vaccine on the following schedule 0, 3, 7, 14, and 28 days. Day"0" is the first day of your vaccination.
Regarding the cost, you may inquire in the nearby pharmacy or the primary health center/hospital.
Hope this answers your query.
Thanks for your query.
I appreciate your concern for exposure to dog's saliva.
The virus responsible for the rabies is found in the salivary secretions and the brain tissue of the rabid animals like dogs, cats, bats, etc.
In view of the direct contact of saliva and apparently you had some abrasions on you hands and since the animal was having jaw stiffness (suspected to be suffering from rabies) so you have to take the anti rabies vaccine on the following schedule 0, 3, 7, 14, and 28 days. Day"0" is the first day of your vaccination.
Regarding the cost, you may inquire in the nearby pharmacy or the primary health center/hospital.
Hope this answers your query.
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