Question 1

I've been bitten by a rat at my feet last night and noticed a wound this morning. I got the TT vaccine and the 0-day dose of Anti Rabies. Is there anything else I should do? Please help.

Accepted Answer

No you areon the right track,take complete course of vaccination of ARV

Question 2

So, my pet dog just bit me on my right foot near the ankle back on May 11, 2019. Do you think I need an anti-rabies shot for this? And if so, any idea how much that might cost? Just mentioning that we got our dog vaccinated around 7 years ago.

Accepted Answer

Yes you have to take complete course of vaccination which would be 4 doses when given intradermal route,visit your physician for appropriate approach.

Question 3

I'm a bit confused about tetanus shots. If I get one today and then have an injury in the next few days, do I need another injection right away, or am I covered for a bit? Can you help clarify this?

Accepted Answer

If you have received a tetanus shot today and then sustain an injury, you typically do not need another tetanus shot unless it has been more than 5 years since your last tetanus vaccination. In that case, you may need a tetanus booster shot within 48 hours of the injury. The recommended vaccine for tetanus booster is Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis) and the usual adult dosage is 0.5 mL given intramuscularly.

I took 4 tablets with paracetamol 300g, caffeine 25mg, and phenylephrine hydrochloride 5mg within an hour instead of the recommended 2 every 4-6 hours. I'm 15 and I'm really scared. Am I going to be okay? I had a stomach ache last night but it's fine nowjust having some heavy breathing issues.

don't worry no issue

More Critical Care Health Queries

I've been bitten by a rat at my feet last night and noticed a wound this morning. I got the TT vaccine and the 0-day dose of Anti Rabies. Is there anything else I should do? Please help.

So, my pet dog just bit me on my right foot near the ankle back on May 11, 2019. Do you think I need an anti-rabies shot for this? And if so, any idea how much that might cost? Just mentioning that we got our dog vaccinated around 7 years ago.

I'm a bit confused about tetanus shots. If I get one today and then have an injury in the next few days, do I need another injection right away, or am I covered for a bit? Can you help clarify this?

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