Request for Follow-Up on Rabies Vaccination - #15582
On November 5, I was accidentally scratched by my dog, who had not been vaccinated. I received the first dose of the rabies vaccine on November 7. The second dose was scheduled for November 11, but unfortunately, I was unable to follow up due to financial constraints. On November 14, I sustained minor scratches on my hand from a newborn kitten that came from a stray cat. I would like to resume my rabies vaccination and receive the second dose tomorrow, November 18. As the course requires a total of three doses, I would like to ask if it is possible to extend or adjust the vaccination schedule due to this recent incident. Thank you very much for your guidance.
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Hello Christia,
If someone misses a scheduled rabies vaccine dose, the usual approach is to give the missed dose as soon as possible and continue the series.
The rabies vaccine schedule is fairly flexible, and short delays do not usually require restarting the entire series. But , in your case; 🛑Your scratch from a newborn kitten from a stray mother could be considered a higher-risk situation, because the animal’s rabies status is unknown and cannot be observed.
So have to determine if you still need RIG,which is time sensitive.
The decision depends on your wound type, timing, and the animals involved
This cannot be safely answered without an in-person evaluation.
🛑 Extending is sometimes okay, but not always, Need in person consultation for your case. For that please consult a physician or ER immediately.
I trust this helps 🛑Please dont delay the treatment Thank you
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