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What are the indications for a rabies vaccine?

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I used to put biscuits for a stray dog in my office. Today, when I saw it, it came to me and started playing with me. Accidentally, one of the teeth touched my finger, but there was no injury or bleeding. Kindly advice if I should take a vaccine. Also, two months before I had Rabipur injection since one dog teeth hit my finger and I was injured. Please help.
Answered by Dr. Arun Kaushik. R

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Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I read your query and can understand your concern. If you have already taken the full course of the vaccine, then no need to take a dose now. Since there is no injury or blood, thorough cleaning might be enough. Thank you and take care. Regards.

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

As advised by my family physician I took one dose of Rabipur injection. Is that fine?

Answered by Dr. Arun Kaushik. R

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Arun Kaushik R is a renowned Family and Critical Care Physician with expertise in managing both acute and chronic illnesses across all age groups. He is highly skilled in treating life-threatening conditions such as sepsis, respiratory failure, and cardiac emergencies, and is proficient in resuscitation and advanced life support. He also focuses on preventive care, vaccinations, and personalized advice on nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle modification.

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Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com. As per guidelines, you must have taken at least three doses because the immunity develops only after the full dose five injections of antirabies vaccine. Since this time there was no bleeding or injury, I suggest the next time if you have any injury by a dog to go ahead with the full dose. I hope this helps. Thank you and take care. Regards.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At March 3, 2017
Reviewed At December 22, 2025

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Arun Kaushik R is a renowned Family and Critical Care Physician with expertise in managing both acute and chronic illnesses across all age groups. He is highly skilled in treating life-threatening conditions such as sepsis, respiratory failure, and cardiac emergencies, and is proficient in resuscitation and advanced life support. He also focuses on preventive care, vaccinations, and personalized advice on nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle modification.

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