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Suggest Treatment For Swelling Wound After A Dog Bite

Hello Doctor. Last January 15 2013, I was bitten by a dog. I finished the whole anti rabies procedure. then, last Tuesday I was bitten again by our dog. I wanted to know if I'm required to repeat the whole anti rabies vaccination because it tear my skin and the wound's swelling. Thank you.
Mon, 16 May 2016
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Hi,
Welcome to Healthcare Magic Forum.
I have gone through your Query & I really appreciate your concern about the problem you are facing.

Brief Answer :
Yes you need another full course of Anti Rabies Vaccine (ARV)

Detailed Answer :
As a physician i would like to tell you that one full course of ARV provides immunity of aroun 2-3 years. As described by you, the wound seems to be of Category-II. So I suggest that you get those ARV and tetanus Shots as soon as possible.

ARV schedule is that You will be requiring 5 doses of Rabipur on 0, 3rd, 7th, 14th & 28th day. If wound is extensive, human rabies immunoglobulin is also given with first dose. Also I suggest that you get you dog immunized regularly to be more sure.

And have your physician to take a look at wound after which only a antibiotic course could be prescribed by taking into consideration of the nature and extension of the wound.

Thanks for Trusting & Posting your Query on this forum.
Hope this will help you. Feel free to ask any further question.
Have a nice Day.

Regards,
Dr.Abhijeet
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Suggest Treatment For Swelling Wound After A Dog Bite

Hi, Welcome to Healthcare Magic Forum. I have gone through your Query & I really appreciate your concern about the problem you are facing. Brief Answer : Yes you need another full course of Anti Rabies Vaccine (ARV) Detailed Answer : As a physician i would like to tell you that one full course of ARV provides immunity of aroun 2-3 years. As described by you, the wound seems to be of Category-II. So I suggest that you get those ARV and tetanus Shots as soon as possible. ARV schedule is that You will be requiring 5 doses of Rabipur on 0, 3rd, 7th, 14th & 28th day. If wound is extensive, human rabies immunoglobulin is also given with first dose. Also I suggest that you get you dog immunized regularly to be more sure. And have your physician to take a look at wound after which only a antibiotic course could be prescribed by taking into consideration of the nature and extension of the wound. Thanks for Trusting & Posting your Query on this forum. Hope this will help you. Feel free to ask any further question. Have a nice Day. Regards, Dr.Abhijeet