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Is Rabipur Dose Taken Before 2 Years Effective To Cure Little Reddish Scratch Caused By Dog Nail?

hi doctor .. iam injured with a little scratch of about 2cms due to dogs nail its not so deep but redish due to blood should i go to doctor and have Rabipur or its not required I had a complete dose of rabipur about 2 years back is it effective till now
Mon, 7 Apr 2014
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Hi,
I had gone through your query and understand your concerns.

I would like to know
1.what is your occupation do you handle animals such as dogs regularly or in contact with them ,
2.when did you had last Rabipur vaccine & how many doses administered( schedule), it was given pre exposure or post exposure

As mentioned , you are injured & there is bleeding, i suggest you to see your physician for treatment.

wishing you good health!

Dr Sanjay
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Is Rabipur Dose Taken Before 2 Years Effective To Cure Little Reddish Scratch Caused By Dog Nail?

Hi, I had gone through your query and understand your concerns. I would like to know 1.what is your occupation do you handle animals such as dogs regularly or in contact with them , 2.when did you had last Rabipur vaccine & how many doses administered( schedule), it was given pre exposure or post exposure As mentioned , you are injured & there is bleeding, i suggest you to see your physician for treatment. wishing you good health! Dr Sanjay