What Are The Chances Of Rabies Infection After Getting Vaccinated?

Posted on Tue, 7 Jul 2015

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Question : Hello sir I was scratch by nail and little bit of teeth involved but no bledding from my healthy vaccinated dog 45-50 days ago who is still healthy!!doctor told me and to have 3 vaccination on 0 3 7 day and after that he stoped!!my dog is fully healthy and playing with all my family members!!i just want to know that I don't have any risk of rabies and 100% safe!!as dog survived more than 45 day and still healthy and joyful!and sir what's the role of these 3 shot of vaccination after 45does it harm my normal immunity?

Answered by Dr. Ram Choudhary (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
No worry for rabies

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Welcome to healthcare magic.
There is no need to panicked. The dog is immunised so no risk of rabies.
The injections you have taken will produce immunity for rabies and would not do any harm.
You are safe now. The dog is healthy till now again supports the safety.
If you have been vaccinated for tetanus in last 5years then no need but if not so then get tetanus vaccination for tetanus prevention.
From rabies point of view there is no reason to worry.
I hope the advise will be helpful for you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Ram Choudhary (41 minutes later)

Thank u sir for your advice u have just relaxed me!!im again thankful to u!!!

Answered by Dr. Ram Choudhary (56 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Welcome

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Welcome back.
That's my pleasure.
Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Ram Choudhary (1 hour later)

Sir I just want to know more one question why today doctor prefer only 3 shots of vaccination when someone told that pet dog bitten or scratch??all my friends or relatives who went to doctor only 3 doses are suggested?are 3 shots enough to provide immunity or there something other reason??thanking you sir!

Answered by Dr. Ram Choudhary (37 hours later)

Brief Answer:
okay for future

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome back.
Post-exposure Rabies vaccination should be given in four doses at 0,3,7 and 14th day of exposure.
If the animal is alive after 10 days and if chances of future exposure is low then most physician do not pursue the vaccination.
It will provide good immunity for rabies and it is not harmful for you.
I hope the advise will be helpful for you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar