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Rabies query
4 months ago I had taken 3 dose of arv Vaccine each on 0 4 8 days. And took only 1 dose 3 days ago. Today got scratch from a street dog and bit blood came. So do I need Vaccine again??
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Dr. Rupal V Rana
General Physician
21 yrs exp
Mumbai
Without looking at the wound, it’s difficult to say. Also it depends on how much saliva of the dog has entered your blood stream.
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