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Can Anti Rabies Vaccine Be Given After Three Days?
hi doctor. My mom was just bitten by our house dog. the dog was previously vaccinated but was not able to renew its anti rabies vaccine. My mom was just given an anti tetanus shot and advice the the anti rabies vaccine willbe given 3 days after. is this the right? thanks..
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Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hello,
Welcome to HCM,
Rabies is 100% fatal but it is 100% preventable by proper and adequate treatment.
As your mother was bit by your partially vaccinated pet dog following which your doctor has given a shot of TT injection.
I would suggest her
1. Wash the wound thoroughly with soap and water.
2. Take active immunization immediately with 5 doses of antirabies vaccine on days 0, 3,7, 14 and 28.
Thank you.
Welcome to HCM,
Rabies is 100% fatal but it is 100% preventable by proper and adequate treatment.
As your mother was bit by your partially vaccinated pet dog following which your doctor has given a shot of TT injection.
I would suggest her
1. Wash the wound thoroughly with soap and water.
2. Take active immunization immediately with 5 doses of antirabies vaccine on days 0, 3,7, 14 and 28.
Thank you.
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