I got vaccinated after a stray dog scratched me. Should I do anything else?

Hi,

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I understand your concern.

You should not be worried much because you have been vaccinated, even with immunoglobulin. Please observe the dog, and if nothing changes, you can be chill. And if you are very curious, you can get follow-up vaccines on days 3, 7, 14, and 28. And if you get any symptoms, please let me know or go to a nearby doctor.

If you need anything, please let me know.

Thank you.

Hello,

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I understand your concern.

Your scratches are not that deep (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It is mild. Yes, the vaccines are effective enough. If you follow the dog for 10 to 14 days, it will be good. Even if you cannot monitor the dog, no need to worry much, as you have been vaccinated already. They will protect you. And you are going to get all the vaccines, so there should be no worries at all. No need to panic at all. You have handled it correctly. You got a vaccine and immunoglobulin immediately. So, you can be assured and relax.

Thank you for your feedback.

If anything else, I am here to reply.

Regards.

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

You took the vaccine, so there are no such chances that immunoglobulin will decrease its efficacy. And it has been almost two days now. If the dog is near you and you are observing the dog, and if he is completely stable, with no change in behavior, then there are no chances that you will have rabies. So, nothing to worry about at all. And your bite was grade (category) 1, which means very small, so there were already no such chances. After all, even if there was a 1 % chance, then you have to take the vaccine. So, nothing to worry about at all. You can relax completely. Let me know if you have any symptoms.

Hope this helps.

Kind regards.

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

That is great. If the dog is behaving normally, then no need to worry at all. The pain you have is due to the vaccine only. Yes, we do get pain because it is a strong medication. And sometimes it stays there. Maybe after taking the shot, you did not rub it properly. You can apply ice for some time at the side of the injection and rub. It will help in dissolving the vaccine and in pain as well. You can do this two to three times a day. And do not assume that it is pain due to rabies only. Definitely, you do not have any rabies. That is what I can say. So do not worry or panic at all.

If anything else, please do inform me.

Thank you.

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

I am going to answer all the following questions you have asked. Yes, mild pain stays for quite some time, and you did not apply ice after vaccination, which is why it is paining now. You can apply now, and it will resolve. I told you to follow up as a precautionary measure because in emergency situations, we are able to access and there is a need for fluid transformation, etc., then we cannot give them online. In such a case, we mention that. Usually, ten days are enough for observation, but if the dog is not flexible and people are not able to find it or some people do not observe properly, we say 14 days. Otherwise, ten days is sufficient. I assure you on the same day when I saw the bite category, you mentioned the vaccine. I told you nothing to worry about. Again, I can assure you it has been ten days, and everything went smoothly. No symptoms or changes in the dog's behavior were seen. So you can sit back and relax. Is there anything else you would like to ask?

Revert in case of queries.

Kind regards.

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

No, for such things fear is good, and that is why immediately you took vaccines and all. Otherwise, if you would have thought that nothing would happen, that is wrong. But now you can leave that fear. Everything is fine. So, you can relax.

I wish you a very happy and healthy life.

Thank you.

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

These are most probably mosquito bites or house bee bites, and you should not worry at all. Bat does not bite humans generally, and you have taken vaccines recently. So, nothing to worry about at all. These bites will disappear in four to five days, and it is completely normal. No treatment is required. But if they are more itching, I suggest you take the following:

1. Tablet Cetirizine 10 mg once a day. It is an antihistamine, which will decrease swelling, and itching and cure allergic reactions.

2. Another thing is, that you can apply Odomos cream (N.N-Diemyibenzanide, aloe vera, and Citronella) on your hands or leg before you sleep so you will be safe from mosquitoes and other small insects.

So, did you observe the behavior of the dog biting you? Is his behavior normal? If yes, then everything is fine. Do not worry.

If anything else, please let me know.

Thank you.

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

No, everything is fine. You do not have to observe anymore. You can relax.

If anything else, let me know.

Regards.

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

No, now everything is fine. You do not have to do anything. Everything seems perfect. Do not worry at all and relax. If you have any symptoms, please let me know. If not, everything is fine.

Thank you.

Have a nice day.

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I understand your query and concern.

You will not have any symptoms. Rabies symptoms are excessive saliva drooling from the mouth, muscle pain, spasms, and stiffness. Yes, you are safe. You do not have to worry at all. You are completely free from rabies. It provides immunity for ten years at least. People who are at very high risk then they might need vaccines in between. Otherwise, no need.

Hope this helps.

Kind regards.