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Is Rabies Shot Necessary After A Dog Bite?

Hi, a dog bit me 23 days ago. I didn-t get the vaccine because we were waiting for the owner to hand over the dog for examination. Long story short, dog was never examined and I never got the shot. Dog is alive. Should I still get the rabbies vaccine anyway?
Fri, 20 Feb 2015
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Hello,
Welcome to HCM,

Rabies is a disease transmitted by dog bite which is 100% fatal but it is 100% preventable by proper and adequate treatment.

As you were bit by a dog 23 days for which you have not taken any treatment. Don't take any risk with dog bite.

Incubation period in case of dog bite is 2 weeks to 6 months, so I would suggest you to follow
1.Active immunization with antirabies vaccine on days 0,3,7,14 and 28.
2.If there is any bleeding, I would suggest you to take passive immunization with RIGs around the wound.
3.Inj TT, 0.5 ml, intramuscularly
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Is Rabies Shot Necessary After A Dog Bite?

Hello, Welcome to HCM, Rabies is a disease transmitted by dog bite which is 100% fatal but it is 100% preventable by proper and adequate treatment. As you were bit by a dog 23 days for which you have not taken any treatment. Don t take any risk with dog bite. Incubation period in case of dog bite is 2 weeks to 6 months, so I would suggest you to follow 1.Active immunization with antirabies vaccine on days 0,3,7,14 and 28. 2.If there is any bleeding, I would suggest you to take passive immunization with RIGs around the wound. 3.Inj TT, 0.5 ml, intramuscularly Thank you.