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We have a new pet dog. Should we vaccinate for rabies?
Query: Hi doctor,I am a 37-year-old woman. We bought a new pet dog. It is just 6 months old. I have 2 kids at home along with my husband. My kids are 12 and 10 years old. Should we all get ourselves vaccinated for rabies? Or is it important to vaccinate the dog first? I have small children, and I am really... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for writing, and I understand your concern. It is important to get the dog vaccinated first. You do not need to be vaccinated unless the dog bites you. If the dog is fully vaccinated, then kids and you can play with the dog with no issues at all. If the dog is n... Read Full »
How many shots do you need after a dog scratches you?
Query: Hi doctor,I was scratched by a stray dog as he got excited while I fed him, and his nail scratched my knee. The dog was calm and had no unusual behavior. I washed the scratch and went to the emergency room for an injection. The doctor gave Rabivax and said immunoglobulin was not required as the scra... Read Full »
Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.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 i... Read Full »
I have a severe rabies phobia. Do cat scratches spread rabies?
Query: Hello, doctor. If you answer my questions completely, I will reach mental peace. Please answer all my questions. For the past six months, I have been suffering from a severe phobia of the rabies virus. I have been under the supervision of a therapist, and I am also experiencing depression. I have re... Read Full »
Answer: Hi there, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for reaching out, and I understand your concern. According to the books, no further action is required if there is no bleeding from the scratch or bite. Since you have already taken the full dose of the vaccine, you are considered 100 % protected for up to... Read Full »
Can you get rabies from scratch of a vaccinated dog?
Query: Hello doctor, My dog is up-to-date on its vaccinations. But accidentally, my dog scratched me a couple of days ago. The scratch was hard enough to break the skin and cause bleeding. Would I need rabies or tetanus shot for this? Thanks. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for writing, and I understand your concern. Yes, it is advisable to get a rabies vaccine as prophylactic. Since bleeding was there, you might be contaminated. However, the chances of rabies infection are rare because your dog is vaccinated. But still, f... Read Full »
Can I have rabies even after getting vaccinated after dog bite?
Query: Hi doctor, I was bitten by a dog last year. The gate of the dog was wide open and when I passed near it, the dog bit me. It bit me on my right leg. After that, I rushed to the hospital for vaccination. The nurse injected something on the wound every time when I went to the hospital. They also injec... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. You do not need to worry because you are safe and you do not have rabies. So please leave your fear. Usually, when the dog dies within two weeks we suspect that the dog can have rabies. But in your case, it has been nine months, and you got va... Read Full »