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Mom of a 7 yr old boy3 years ago

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1.5years ago,my baby got full course of rabies vaccine . a cat scratched him last night. his doctor prescribed him full course of rabies vaccine again. is it ok?

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Dr Vandan H KumarFather of a 7 yr 4 m old boy3 years ago

A. yes it's advisable it is important to follow the instructions advice and medicines course given by your doctor for the problem . they are safe if given by registered medical practitioner. do not take medicines not prescribed by the doctor under the influence of friends and well wishers take a follow up in few days if it is not improving for need of treatmenft modification.

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RashmiMom of a 11 yr old girl3 years ago

A. It would depend as to when did the vaccination course got over previously and now if it has happened after a long time and then your doctor is advising you to get vaccinated again then that’s okay because you know it is important before your child gets into any trouble you better get it checkedWrite Your Answer Here

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