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[|Human|] Sir, I am Debasis from Jammu. Me and one of my friend are taking care of some street dogs in our colony. Two months back three puppies died suddenly within two days, probably because of dummy rabies. We were feeding them and taking care of them at that time. Though they had not bitten us ever, for the precautionary measure, we took 3 shots of anti-rabbies vaccine (Rabipur) at that time in May, 2017. Now in july, another 3 puppies came and one of which bitten by an unknown dog and is now suffering with symptoms of rabies. We had also vaccinated that puppy 3 doses before two weeks. But unfortunately, the symptoms of rabies appeared again in that puppy. Yesterday, we also injected that puppy the fourth dose (14th day). But she was suffering badly with symptoms of rabies and was crying since last 2 days. Today, we gave her an injection for mercy killing and disposed out that puppy by packing it in bio-hazard safety poly bag. Sir, my question is: Though me and my friend were taking care of that puppy, should we take the antirabbies vaccine again? None of the dogs have bitten us and we are already vaccinated (3 shots of Rabipur) two months back. We were in confusion that if that puppy s saliva would have come in contact with any of our body parts, are we at risk? Both of us don t have any remarkable wounds in our body and we usually clean our hands with dettol/savlon each time we handle them. Kindly guide me. Thanking you.
[|AI|]  Hi I do care for your concern. 1) mere handling of dogs, does not spread rabies. 2) dog handlers are advised to have pre exposure prophylaxis(vaccine) which you have taken. 3) since you are sure that there are no licks and no abrasion in skin, there is no need to take additional dosage of vaccine. 4) regarding pre exposure prophylaxis It's advisable to take booster dose after three to five years. Hence in your case additional dosage may not be needed. Hope I have answered your doubt. If you have more feel free to ask. Thank you.