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hi Doctor, I'm harry of Philippines, last September 2013 i was scratched by our cat, i completed the Verorab vaccine last October 2013, last December 2013 I was bitten by a Dog again I took booster dose completed. Last week of January 2014 I was bitten by Dog again I took booster dose of Verorab again completed it Feb. 2, 2014. Now There was a rat in our house after few days when I walk up I feel itchy in my finger now after 3 days I saw a faded wound on my itchy finger, Now, my question is, assuming it was a bite of a Rat do i need to take again booster dose of Verorab? Please answer Me I feel Anxiety.
Tue, 30 Aug 2016
General & Family Physician, Dr. Shreyas S's Response
yes. To be on the safer side on unconformatory history.It is advised to have anti rabies vaccination.
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Is Taking Verorab Necessary For Rat Bite?
yes. To be on the safer side on unconformatory history.It is advised to have anti rabies vaccination.