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Took Anti Rabies Injection After A Dog Bite. Bitten By Cat In Three Months. Need To Get The Shot Again?
i was bitten by a dog 3 months back and i took 5 anti-rabies injections at the same time
and yesterday a cat bit me just a little on my arm.i didnt bleed but it did reach my flesh n skin peeled off and got swollen a bit.what shall i do now,shall i take the anti-rabies injection again or m i just fine without it this time as i had it just 3 months ago?
and yesterday a cat bit me just a little on my arm.i didnt bleed but it did reach my flesh n skin peeled off and got swollen a bit.what shall i do now,shall i take the anti-rabies injection again or m i just fine without it this time as i had it just 3 months ago?
Wed, 22 May 2013
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You have taken 5 anti rabies injections at the same time, i didn't find the meaning of the sentence took injections at the same time means on the same day or according to the shedule, got bite by a cat, now, it has swollen.
If you have taken the course it will give the protection for for quite long time, so you need not worry about the cat bite , the previous injection it self will give protection to this as well.
For infection due to cat bite you should use medicines .
I advise you to consult a doctor for treatment, but ARV need not be taken again.
Wishing for a quick and complete recovery.
Best regards.
Thanks for calling H.C.M.Forum.
You have taken 5 anti rabies injections at the same time, i didn't find the meaning of the sentence took injections at the same time means on the same day or according to the shedule, got bite by a cat, now, it has swollen.
If you have taken the course it will give the protection for for quite long time, so you need not worry about the cat bite , the previous injection it self will give protection to this as well.
For infection due to cat bite you should use medicines .
I advise you to consult a doctor for treatment, but ARV need not be taken again.
Wishing for a quick and complete recovery.
Best regards.
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