hello doc, my son and daughter had a minor scratch (no bleeding, no open wound) on their hands from our dog teeth last 3weeks ago. We went to the doctor and we completed the day 0,day 3 and day 7 verorab vaccines and anti-tetano. Our dog is updated on his vaccines. Now is the 4th week after what happened and my daughter had a scratched again from our dog. We wash the scratched area with soap in running water. Our dog was still very active and playful. Is there a need to take a shots for anti-rabies again after 3weeks? How long is the effectivity of the vaccines they had?Thank you very much. I am hoping for your immediate reply on my query.selfa
Hello, Thanks for sharing your concern with us and showing trust on us. There is no need to worry about the recent scratch from your Dog. As your daughter already had proper Verona vaccination done, so it gives immunity for years. And your Dog also is updated with proper vaccination. Treatment of rabies is discontinued if the dog /animal involved remains healthy in observation period of 10 days from bite. Practically, for rabies exposed patients who have had their post exposure treatment in past should get 2 doses of vaccine separated by 3 days. In your case I don't think that any further action is needed. Keep an eye on your Dog for 10 days, if it's healthy after 10 days of bite then everything is fine. I wish you good health. Best Chat Doctor. Omar