HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Will I Be Infected With Rabies Post Bite By A Vaccinated Dog?

Good afternoon doctor i have a 4 or 5 months old puppy, when we are playing last night he was accidentally scratch my leg by his tooth. It was bleeding & i just wash it by cold water as per my wife told me. He just finished his 3rd session of rabies vaccination last Thursday. is it possible that i get some rabies???
Wed, 15 Jun 2016
Report Abuse
Infectious Diseases Specialist 's  Response
hi
welcome to HCM
I read your history and can understand your concern.
dont worry, you wouldnt get infected with rabies as it is already vaccinated. for safer purpose if were already vaccinated take dose 3 and 7
i hope i have cleared your qurery
Thank you
Take care

I find this answer helpful

Note: For more detailed guidance, please consult an Internal Medicine Specialist, with your latest reports. Click here..
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Zoonoses


Loading Online Doctors....
Will I Be Infected With Rabies Post Bite By A Vaccinated Dog?

hi welcome to HCM I read your history and can understand your concern. dont worry, you wouldnt get infected with rabies as it is already vaccinated. for safer purpose if were already vaccinated take dose 3 and 7 i hope i have cleared your qurery Thank you Take care