When should anti-rabies and anti-tetanus injection be taken after being bitten?
Patient: Let's say the dog that bit me is positive with rabies. If I am not mistaken i need to get a shot immediately of anti rabies which is followed by 6 shots within 28 days. do i need to have anti tetanus?.. how many shots? is it okay to have shot the same time with anti rabies? thank you Doctor: Hello,Welcome to HCM,Rabies is a disease which is transmitted by dog bite which is 100% fatal but it is 100% preventable by proper and adequate treatment.If you are bitten by a suspected rabid dog, according to WHO categories it is categorized into Cat III, which requires following treatment1.Wash the wound thoroughly with soap and water.2.Active immunization with anti rabies vaccine on days 0,3,7,14 and 28.3.Passive immunization with rabies immunoglobulin around the wound.4. Inj TT, 0.5 ml, IM.Thank you.