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Is It Necessary To Have 5th Dose Of Rabies Vaccination For Dog Bite?
Question: Sir I was scratched and liitle bit teeth involved without bleeding he's my vaccinated dog I went to doctor he told me to have 0 3 7 days 3 shots this happened 60 days ago my dog is equally good and playful with all family members!!as I was panick and anxious my doctor told me that complete your immunozation and take rest of your 2 doses 4 and 5 on 52 day and 59 day respectively I have taken 4 dose at 52 day after that I haven't taken 5 dose on 59 day as all doctors told me there is nothing to worry single % in your case!!its just your anxiety which making me panic and I haven't gone for 5 vacination on 59 day??sir only question I want to know is that everything is perfect and I'm perfectly alright??wothout any worry I can remain calm and relax!!and sir just want to know I'm completely safe!??
Brief Answer:
relax. donot panic. u r likely to be safe.
Detailed Answer:
Its very important to know that
1.if the dog is normal by day 15 after bite; usually you will not contract rabies because if a dog has rabies then it shows signs in two weeks.
2.this doesnot mean that you should not take post exposure prophylaxis as delaying injections will not be able to protect you if dog had rabies.
3. As at times no one can guarantee if the given vaccine was effective in a given case, it is advised not to skin any doses.
4.do vaccinate dog ahead of time.
5.just for your anxiety; its not unwise to take the last remaining dose earliest possible as it wont harm you but will keep you safer if you are around canine XXXXXXX
Hope this helps u understand same. Thank you.
relax. donot panic. u r likely to be safe.
Detailed Answer:
Its very important to know that
1.if the dog is normal by day 15 after bite; usually you will not contract rabies because if a dog has rabies then it shows signs in two weeks.
2.this doesnot mean that you should not take post exposure prophylaxis as delaying injections will not be able to protect you if dog had rabies.
3. As at times no one can guarantee if the given vaccine was effective in a given case, it is advised not to skin any doses.
4.do vaccinate dog ahead of time.
5.just for your anxiety; its not unwise to take the last remaining dose earliest possible as it wont harm you but will keep you safer if you are around canine XXXXXXX
Hope this helps u understand same. Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
sir my only question to u is that how WHO suggest in all cases that and even in vaccines literature it is wriiten stop the vaccination after 10 days if dog is healthy!!!sir is that WHO making fool of us by writing that??
Brief Answer:
no.
Detailed Answer:
Thatswhat I suggested if the dog is healthy for two weeks,its likely that dog had no rabies to transfer to you.
The course is suggested for postexposure prophylaxis. Since the disease is so deadly once any one acquires it; most doctors end up advising full course not taking a chance of any further contamination with dog saliva.the course is applicable as full when dog is not traceable.i suggested that if u wish to compelte thw remaining dose; it wont harm you but satisfy your anxiety.
after all, these are guidelines and recommendations. Individual treating doctor has full rights to change the course as per the respective concerns.
no.
Detailed Answer:
Thatswhat I suggested if the dog is healthy for two weeks,its likely that dog had no rabies to transfer to you.
The course is suggested for postexposure prophylaxis. Since the disease is so deadly once any one acquires it; most doctors end up advising full course not taking a chance of any further contamination with dog saliva.the course is applicable as full when dog is not traceable.i suggested that if u wish to compelte thw remaining dose; it wont harm you but satisfy your anxiety.
after all, these are guidelines and recommendations. Individual treating doctor has full rights to change the course as per the respective concerns.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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