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Do I Need To Go For Vaccination After Bitten By A Dog Considering That I Had Anti-rabies Vaccine For Dog Bite?

I got bit by dog few months back..i had 5 doses of anti-rabbies vaccine..today i got bit by monkey(i m nt sure whether it bit me or not as i had fallen down..i just know it was quite close to me whn i was lying on the road) ...so should i again go for vaccination ? i had tetnus injection just now
Sat, 11 Jan 2014
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Pediatrician, Pulmonology 's  Response
Hi
Thanks for writing to health care magic.
Only one more dose isrequired for complete protection.
No need to take the entire course again

Wishing you great health
Regards
Dr Arun
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Pediatrician Dr. Sanmati Thole's  Response
As you have completed post exposure vaccination against rabies hence you are now immunised against rabies since nimmst bite is Not site you shouldnot worry.
Second imp Ossis about tetanus vaccination you need to have two doses of tetanus toxoid at interval of One month which will help you to immunise for five Testsso pl take One mode dose which will five you protection ok
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Do I Need To Go For Vaccination After Bitten By A Dog Considering That I Had Anti-rabies Vaccine For Dog Bite?

Hi Thanks for writing to health care magic. Only one more dose isrequired for complete protection. No need to take the entire course again Wishing you great health Regards Dr Arun