What are the chances I could get rabies if I missed the 3rd shot and ended up taking it later along with the 4th? I got bitten by a stray cat on December 5, 2017. The bite wasn't too deep, but it was bleeding a bit. I washed it with soap and put on some Soframycin as soon as I got home. I had my first shot on December 6, the second on December 9, but then I missed the third one which I later took on December 20 along with the fourth shot. The fifth shot was on December 27, and I'm supposed to have my last one on January 3. Should I be worried about rabies?

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Based on the information provided, your:

NT (nuchal translucency) at 13 weeks was slightly elevated (3.2mm), but amniocentesis and NIPT reports showed low risk.

Please share the 20-week anomaly scan report for a more accurate assessment.

Generally, a 20-week scan checks for fetal anatomy and detects potential abnormalities.

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I'm really worried because my dog recently had rabies and unfortunately passed away. I didn't get bitten or scratched, but I did come into contact with its saliva. Back in 2016, I took a series of 5 rabipur shots after a bite exposure, and this year I went for a single rabipur booster. Do I need to get more shots now? I'm pretty anxious about this, so any advice would be really appreciated.

2 shots of rabipur should be taken , if saliva has touched any open wound. otherwise not. required

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Hey, it's been nearly 56 days since a pet puppy bit me and my wife. There was a little blood because of the teeth scratching our skin. The puppy hasn't gotten a Rabies vaccination yet. So, what shots should we get?

See its already been 5 days mentioned by you. Its bit late, but no issue. Take these injections - 1. Inj TT 0.5 ml IM. 2. Inj Rabipur 1ml IM. 3 Inj Human Immunoglobulin 40IUKg of body wt. Max of 3000IU - on bite area and rest IM.

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While using a condom during vaginal or anal sex significantly reduces the risk of HIV, oral sex (especially unprotected) does carry a lower but not negligible risk. The likelihood of transmission through oral sex is much lower than with penetrative sex, but it's still important to monitor for any symptoms and consider getting tested for peace of mind. If you have concerns, consult a healthcare provider for advice and potential testing.

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