How Long Does Immunity Last After Receiving Rabies Vaccination?

Posted on Fri, 23 Sep 2016

Question: Hello... i had taken rabipure 3 doses back in april 2016. Today a street dog scratched me and there is no wound or cut as far as i can see.Please advise if i have to take another round of rabies vaccination.Thanks!!!

Answered by Dr. Sandip Kabra (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
No need to take vaccine,be rested.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
welcome to HCM,

I have read your query,

Since there is scratch or cut wound by that straw dog, there is no need to take any vaccine for rabies.

Once vaccinated against rabies, one usually does not require full vaccination rather he may take rabies booster shot but in your case, since there is no scratch or wound, I would NOT recommend to take any vaccine.

There is no issue if you have already taken tetanus shot, however it was also not required in this scenario.

Please still wash the area thoroughly with soap and water once and be rested.

Regards,

Dr.Sandip Kabra

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