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Should An Antirabies Vaccine Be Repeated In Four Months For A Dog Bite?

Posted on Mon, 21 Apr 2014

Question: I was bitten my my dog 4 months back and I took rabies vaccine 3 shots and tetanus.I am bitten again today. Should I take vaccine again XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Praveen G (24 minutes later)

Brief Answer: yes you need to take Detailed Answer: Hello, Welcome to Healthcare magic, As you have taken three doses of antirabies vaccine for the previous dog bite and once again bit by dog after a span of four months, according to WHO Categories you will be categorized as RE- EXPOSURES. The re-exposure prophylaxis includes two doses of antirabies vaccine on days 0 and 3. The antirabies vaccine should be taken to shoulder by intramuscular route. I hope you will take this antirabies vaccine, donot neglect this.If you have any further query please feel free to post them. Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E

Follow up: Dr. Praveen G (23 minutes later)

the dog is my own and it is vaccinated, in good health and I have complete history.should I still take 2 shots ?

Answered by Dr. Praveen G (7 minutes later)

Brief Answer: Not to take risk Detailed Answer: Hello, If you have complete documentation of your pet vaccination it is good, make sure whether your pet is completely vaccinated against rabies. Still with the disease like rabies which is endemic in country like India better to take two doses of antirabies vaccine on day 0 and 3. Still if you have any doubts it will be my privilege to answer them. Thank you.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E