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For How Long Is The Effect Of Verorab Vaccines Stay In Children?
hello doc, my son and daughter had a minor scratch (no bleeding, no open wound) on their hands from our dog teeth last 3weeks ago. We went to the doctor and we completed the day 0,day 3 and day 7 verorab vaccines and anti-tetano. Our dog is updated on his vaccines. Now is the 4th week after what happened and my daughter had a scratched again from our dog. We wash the scratched area with soap in running water. Our dog was still very active and playful. Is there a need to take a shots for anti-rabies again after 3weeks? How long is the effectivity of the vaccines they had?
Thank you very much. I am hoping for your immediate reply on my query.
selfa
Thank you very much. I am hoping for your immediate reply on my query.
selfa
Fri, 29 Apr 2016
Hello,
Thanks for sharing your concern with us and showing trust on us .
There is no need to worry about the recent scratch from your Dog. As your daughter already had proper verorab vaccination done , so it gives immunity for years . And your Dog also is updated with proper vaccination . Treatment of rabies is discontinued if the dog /animal involved remains healthy in observation period of 10 days from bite. Practically , for rabies exposed patients who have had their post exposure treatment in past should get 2 doses of vaccine separated by 3 days . In your case I don't think that any further action is needed . Keep an eye on your Dog for 10 days , if it's healthy after 10 days of bite then everything is fine.
I wish you good health.
Best Regards,
Dr.S.Tomar
Thanks for sharing your concern with us and showing trust on us .
There is no need to worry about the recent scratch from your Dog. As your daughter already had proper verorab vaccination done , so it gives immunity for years . And your Dog also is updated with proper vaccination . Treatment of rabies is discontinued if the dog /animal involved remains healthy in observation period of 10 days from bite. Practically , for rabies exposed patients who have had their post exposure treatment in past should get 2 doses of vaccine separated by 3 days . In your case I don't think that any further action is needed . Keep an eye on your Dog for 10 days , if it's healthy after 10 days of bite then everything is fine.
I wish you good health.
Best Regards,
Dr.S.Tomar
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