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Is Repeated Rabipur Vaccine Required After A Dog Bite?
i have taken rabipur ( rabies vaccine ) 5 shots previous week it was completed on 22 nd of April 2012 unfortunately again i was bitten by street dog today on 3pm 30 April 2012. . there was no bleeding but i am not sure should take vaccine or not Please help
Thu, 16 Apr 2020
Hi,
Since there is no cure for rabies, in case of dog bite once again, booster doses are recommended. Two doses are required (0 and 3rd day) in case of previous vaccination.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Saranya Ramadoss, General and Family Physician
Since there is no cure for rabies, in case of dog bite once again, booster doses are recommended. Two doses are required (0 and 3rd day) in case of previous vaccination.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Saranya Ramadoss, General and Family Physician
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