Hi Doc this year i went back home to my country land Philippines i have 2 little cute puppies there. But one of the puppy accidentally bit me on my hand. That s by April of this year. Although It didn t bleed but it did stink. At that time the puppy didn t have its vaccine yet. So my sister decided to take me to the hospital and get vaccinated for anti-rabies and anti-tetanus. And now i m back here again in the USA. We owned 2 little cute puppies again. And once again i got bitten by one of it but this time it bleed( opened wound) again doesn t have any anti rabies vaccine yet. Our puppies are home dogs. Never been around with other animal. Now my question is Am i going to be ok?? or should i get vaccine again?? please help me.
Hello, I understand your concern. I am Chat Doctor, infectious diseases specialist, answering your query. In my opinion you should not require other vaccine shots. As the antibodies produced by the previous shots are still in circulation. This will prevent the virus to grow further. Maintaining local hygiene at the site of bite, it helps you clear the wound. Apply antiseptic cream regularly over the wound. It helps you clear the infection. I will be happy to answer your further concern, you can ask me on bit.ly/ Chat Doctor.  Thank you. ChatDoctorInfectious diseases specialist.