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Are 4 Doses Of Rabies Vaccination Sufficient After A Dog Bite?
Question: Sir,
I am getting rabies vaccination of four shots. three shot already taken and fourth is still to be taken. A street dog bite me in between third and fourth shot. Do I have to restart the rabies vaccination course or the previous course is enough. Do i need Anti Rabies Serum
I am getting rabies vaccination of four shots. three shot already taken and fourth is still to be taken. A street dog bite me in between third and fourth shot. Do I have to restart the rabies vaccination course or the previous course is enough. Do i need Anti Rabies Serum
Brief Answer:
Continue with the previous course.No need to restart it.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to HCM,
From the facts you have shared here,there is no need to restart new vaccination course since you will have sufficient antibody level in your blood against rabies because of this ongoing course.
You can resume your present vaccination as per your doctor's advise.I fully agree with your doctor, you just have to take remaining shots.
Please take care of that wound or bitten area. Clean it with soap and water immediately for 5 min under tap water.
Regards,
Dr.Sandip Kabra
Continue with the previous course.No need to restart it.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to HCM,
From the facts you have shared here,there is no need to restart new vaccination course since you will have sufficient antibody level in your blood against rabies because of this ongoing course.
You can resume your present vaccination as per your doctor's advise.I fully agree with your doctor, you just have to take remaining shots.
Please take care of that wound or bitten area. Clean it with soap and water immediately for 5 min under tap water.
Regards,
Dr.Sandip Kabra
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