I recently finished an anti-rabies vaccine course back in September 2016, but today, on November 14, 2016, I got bitten again by my young dog on the lower lip. There's a small wound with some bleeding involved. The dogs just 5.5 months old and has all his vaccinations up to date. Do I need to get vaccinated again? What should I do now?

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Dr Mubarak Parveez B

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YES its better get two booster doses at an interval of 2 weeks.

Answered 04/07/2025

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