What precautions need to be followed after dog bite?
Patient: hello doctor, i am hiren from gujarat, india... before 10 days a street dog bites me. i have taken rabipur vaccine within an hour of that incident. then after 3 days and 7 days i have taken another two rabipur injections. still two injections are remaining. what types of precautions i should follow. please tell me. Doctor: Dear Friend.Welcome to HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney.   I have read your query in detail. I understand your concern.Since it has been 10 days and you are on Vaccination schedule, no special precaution you need to take now.In general, if a dog bites following things need to be done:1. To clean the area with lot of water and soap.2. To get wound dressing done3. To take Rabies vaccine4. If high risk bite- Immunoglobulins should be takenCurrently, i would advise you just to complete the vaccination course.This is my best advice for you based on available details. If you have any further query  please ask me.Stay Healthy.Dr Anshul Varshney,  MD