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Should One Full Course Of Rabipur Be Taken For A Dog Scratch On The Back?

I got a very light dog scratch on my back. There is a very little rash which is not even easily visible. But still as a precaution I took 1 shot of titanus and 1 of rabipur within 1 hour. Do I need to complete the course of the next 4 shots? If yes, then what is the schedule of those? Kindly help.
Sat, 25 Aug 2018
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Hello,

Yes, you are under low risk category for acquiring rabies. So you have to complete vaccination schedule if previously not vaccinated. The schedule is at 0, 3, 7, 14 days after exposure.so total 4 dose is to be taken.

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Should One Full Course Of Rabipur Be Taken For A Dog Scratch On The Back?

Hello, Yes, you are under low risk category for acquiring rabies. So you have to complete vaccination schedule if previously not vaccinated. The schedule is at 0, 3, 7, 14 days after exposure.so total 4 dose is to be taken. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.