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Is The First Dose Of Rabbis Vaccine Enough To Stop From Getting Infection?
hello, while traveling in thailand i was bitten by a dog that could possibly have had rabies (not know) i recived the first dose of the vaccine but was in a remote area and have missed the 3day and 7 day after shot.. is the first shot enouth to stop me from getting it or should i get to a hospital asap?
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Hello,
Welcome to HCM,
Rabies is 100% fatal but 100% preventable by proper and adequate treatment.
As you were bit by suspected rabid dog for which you have taken only one dose os antirabies vaccine. As I have explained earlier rabies cannot be cured but it can be preventable inadequate and improper treatment may lead to rabies.
I would suggest you to take the complete course of treatment as early as possible.
Thank you.
Welcome to HCM,
Rabies is 100% fatal but 100% preventable by proper and adequate treatment.
As you were bit by suspected rabid dog for which you have taken only one dose os antirabies vaccine. As I have explained earlier rabies cannot be cured but it can be preventable inadequate and improper treatment may lead to rabies.
I would suggest you to take the complete course of treatment as early as possible.
Thank you.
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