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Should The Antirabies Injection Be Taken Immediately?

Hi Doc, My brother-in-law was bitten by a stray dog on 18 September, 2014. There were three teeth incisions on his leg. He has taken a tetanus injection the following day. On going to the hospital, he was informed that the anti-rabies injection was not available. It would be available after the 25 September. Is it okay to wait for so many days or should we proceed for private medical assistance??? Please advise asap. Thanks.
Mon, 13 Oct 2014
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Hello,
Thank you for your contact to healthcare magic.
I understand your health concern, if I am your doctor I suggest you that rabies vaccine should be taken as early as possible. Or in other case you have to wait for a 10 days for observation of stray dog. If the dog is normal and there is nothing abnormal you allay worry of rabies. But if during this 10 day period dog shows symptoms of rabies than you should immediately start the rabies treatment. Local wound care is also a important aspect apply betadine and clean with dettol regularly will heal the wound early.
I will be happy to answer all your future concern.
Thank you,
Dr Arun Tank
Infectious disease specialist.
Wish you a best health at health care magic.
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Should The Antirabies Injection Be Taken Immediately?

Hello, Thank you for your contact to healthcare magic. I understand your health concern, if I am your doctor I suggest you that rabies vaccine should be taken as early as possible. Or in other case you have to wait for a 10 days for observation of stray dog. If the dog is normal and there is nothing abnormal you allay worry of rabies. But if during this 10 day period dog shows symptoms of rabies than you should immediately start the rabies treatment. Local wound care is also a important aspect apply betadine and clean with dettol regularly will heal the wound early. I will be happy to answer all your future concern. Thank you, Dr Arun Tank Infectious disease specialist. Wish you a best health at health care magic.