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Is There Any Issues If I Skip 4th Dose Of Anti Rabies Shot?

hi I am raj age 30. near my home street dog bited me in my left leg. But i didnt get any blood but small scratch (as line) is there and it got swell at that time and i went to hospital took TT and rabipur first dose after that 3 day and 7 th day. i have not took 14th day dose is there any problem
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definitely there is a risk if you donot complete the course as advised.if not much time has passed after the scheduled 14th day dose then get it just now & complete the 5th dose as scheduled.This will minimise the risk.
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Is There Any Issues If I Skip 4th Dose Of Anti Rabies Shot?

definitely there is a risk if you donot complete the course as advised.if not much time has passed after the scheduled 14th day dose then get it just now & complete the 5th dose as scheduled.This will minimise the risk.