The rabies vaccination is used to prevent rabies, and there are many rabies vaccines available that are safe and effective. They are used to prevent rabies before and after exposure to the rabies virus and are commonly caused by a dog or bat bite.
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Query: Hello doctor, Can I get rabies if a dog's saliva gets directly to the inside of the nose? A friend touched the dog and touched my face with her hands, which were still wet. Can I get rabies from it? A dog sniffs and licks my hand, and there is a small wound, but is there a possibility that I can ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. No, you cannot get rabies if a dog's saliva gets directly inside the nose. There is no need to get anti-rabies vaccination if a dog is still healthy and did not die within 14 days. If your symptoms persist, schedule another follow-up appointment... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor,I am a thirty-three-year-old healthy and immunocompetent male who recently just finished five doses of PEP for rabies immunoglobulin and two tetanus shots last year for a superficial cat bite. No antibiotics were given though. Four months later, a new cat in the neighborhood had just scrat... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. As you want to know about booster vaccination, first I wish to tell you that if the animal is suspected of having rabies you should take a booster without waiting for ten days. If the cat is vaccinated or not suspected of ... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I got bit by a dog right by my wrist on Friday afternoon and until today it has been swollen, red, and a bit warm to the touch. Today, it is still tender to the touch but not nearly as warm or swollen but is quite stiff. I work a job where I am fairly active (walking, pulling, light lif... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. If you have been bitten by a dog, it is important to tend to the injury right away to reduce your risk of bacterial infection. You also should assess the wound to determine its severity. In some instances, you will be able to administer first aid to yourself. In other ... Read Full »