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Is Anti Rabies Injection Necessary If Bitten By Vaccinated Dog?
hi, i was bitten by our pet dog in my palm, it doesnt bleed but i was worry for the bite leaves a red mark. our dog was being injected by an anti rabies vaccine. do i need to get vaccinated asap? are there any chances that i'll be infected? thanks,. answers will be a big help. thanks and godbless
Fri, 20 Feb 2015
Hello dear ,
I read and understand your concern.
I am Dr Arun Tank, infectious disease specialist answering your concern.
No, there is no chance of rabies if the dog is vaccinated.
You should not worry as your dog is vaccinated. But if your dog is not vaccinated and you have given the vaccine to it after the bite than you wont be covered with the anti rabies effect of the vaccine.
Please take good care of the wound with the frequent cleaning and dressing. avoid further injury to the bite mark.
you can take the aceclofenac tablet if you are having the pain with bite mark. please take the drug under your doctors guidnace.
You can ask me for further clarification here or you can ask me on bit.ly/DrArun.
Thank you,
Dr Arun Tank
Infectious Disease Specialist
I read and understand your concern.
I am Dr Arun Tank, infectious disease specialist answering your concern.
No, there is no chance of rabies if the dog is vaccinated.
You should not worry as your dog is vaccinated. But if your dog is not vaccinated and you have given the vaccine to it after the bite than you wont be covered with the anti rabies effect of the vaccine.
Please take good care of the wound with the frequent cleaning and dressing. avoid further injury to the bite mark.
you can take the aceclofenac tablet if you are having the pain with bite mark. please take the drug under your doctors guidnace.
You can ask me for further clarification here or you can ask me on bit.ly/DrArun.
Thank you,
Dr Arun Tank
Infectious Disease Specialist
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