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Should An Anti Rabies Shot Be Repeated For A Dog Bite?

Hi. I was bitten by my dog(small scarthch) last 2008. I completed the recommended anti rabies shot and the anti tetanus. Then today, i was bitten again (small scratch from teeth) should I be needing the complete anti rabies shot and anti tetanus again this time? I am worried because this new puppy does not have anti rabbies vaccine yet.
Fri, 2 May 2014
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Hello,
Welcome to HCM,

As you were bit by small puppy now and previously you had taken antirabies vaccine for the dog scratch, according to WHO categorization of animal bit you will be categorized into Re-Exposures.

Re-Exposures should receive two doses of antirabies vaccine on days 0 and 3. Even it is Cat III bit antirabies serum is not required. The vaccine should be taken to shoulder.

If you have taken TT injection with in five years nothing is required for you. You need to observe the puppy for atleast 10 days.

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Should An Anti Rabies Shot Be Repeated For A Dog Bite?

Hello, Welcome to HCM, As you were bit by small puppy now and previously you had taken antirabies vaccine for the dog scratch, according to WHO categorization of animal bit you will be categorized into Re-Exposures. Re-Exposures should receive two doses of antirabies vaccine on days 0 and 3. Even it is Cat III bit antirabies serum is not required. The vaccine should be taken to shoulder. If you have taken TT injection with in five years nothing is required for you. You need to observe the puppy for atleast 10 days. Thank you.