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Is Rabies Vaccination Necessary To Have After Bitten By A Dog?
Posted on
Wed, 13 Apr 2016
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Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Wed, 13 Apr 2016
Answered on
Fri, 10 Jun 2016
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Question : I received a series of rabies shots 2 years ago (like 4 or 5) but was just bitten by a dog again. Skin did not really break but visibly affected. Do I need another shot? Dog did not seem rabid
Brief Answer:
Better to take a booster
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome and thanks for your query.
You probably have immunity now as per some studies. Since you have not had a booster dose 1 year after the vaccination, it is better to take it now. It will give you the added immunity up to 10 years.
Take care.
Better to take a booster
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome and thanks for your query.
You probably have immunity now as per some studies. Since you have not had a booster dose 1 year after the vaccination, it is better to take it now. It will give you the added immunity up to 10 years.
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you Doctor. How long do I have to get the booster?
Brief Answer:
Preferably within 24 hours
Detailed Answer:
Ideally it is to be taken within 24 hours.
Try to take it as early as you can.
Preferably within 24 hours
Detailed Answer:
Ideally it is to be taken within 24 hours.
Try to take it as early as you can.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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