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Suggest Treatment For A Dog Bite
hi doc. i just want to ask if i still need for re vaccination. i was bitten last February, 2016 and took my complete immunization for anti rabies vaccine. but just recently August 27, 2016 i was bitten again by a dog. how long does the effectivity of my first vaccine doc? do i need for another vaccine again? thank you doc.
Wed, 12 Jun 2019
Hello,
As per your history, it may be require anti Rabies vaccine.
Kindly take vaccination on day 0,3,7,14,28 after physician consultation.
Kindly wash wound with soap and water. Avoid Suturing.
In case of bleeding you may also require anti Rabies serum after consultation.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shyam B. Kale, General & Family Physician
As per your history, it may be require anti Rabies vaccine.
Kindly take vaccination on day 0,3,7,14,28 after physician consultation.
Kindly wash wound with soap and water. Avoid Suturing.
In case of bleeding you may also require anti Rabies serum after consultation.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shyam B. Kale, General & Family Physician
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