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What Precautions Need To Be Followed After Dog Bite?

hello doctor, i am hiren from gujarat, india... before 10 days a street dog bites me. i have taken rabipur vaccine within an hour of that incident. then after 3 days and 7 days i have taken another two rabipur injections. still two injections are remaining. what types of precautions i should follow. please tell me.
Tue, 6 May 2014
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Dear Friend.
Welcome to HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney. I have read your query in detail. I understand your concern.
Since it has been 10 days and you are on Vaccination schedule, no special precaution you need to take now.
In general, if a dog bites following things need to be done:
1. To clean the area with lot of water and soap.
2. To get wound dressing done
3. To take Rabies vaccine
4. If high risk bite- Immunoglobulins should be taken

Currently, i would advise you just to complete the vaccination course.

This is my best advice for you based on available details. If you have any further query please ask me.
Stay Healthy.
Dr Anshul Varshney, MD
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What Precautions Need To Be Followed After Dog Bite?

Dear Friend. Welcome to HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney. I have read your query in detail. I understand your concern. Since it has been 10 days and you are on Vaccination schedule, no special precaution you need to take now. In general, if a dog bites following things need to be done: 1. To clean the area with lot of water and soap. 2. To get wound dressing done 3. To take Rabies vaccine 4. If high risk bite- Immunoglobulins should be taken Currently, i would advise you just to complete the vaccination course. This is my best advice for you based on available details. If you have any further query please ask me. Stay Healthy. Dr Anshul Varshney, MD