hi, while I spent my vacation in Thailand, a dog licked me on my face which has a lot of pimple and on my leg which has scratch wounds from mosquito bites. The dog has no owner and is therefore not vaccinated against rabies. After 4 or 7 days or so I went to a hospital in Bangkok to get my first dose of VeroRab which was on August the 8th. Today on August 13th in Canada, I got the rabies immune globulin shots. My concern is, how high is the risk of me getting rabies now? And should I be concern about at all since I didnt get shot right away after the exposure. Also yesterday I called someone to ask after the dog and they said it seems to be fine.
Hello, Thank you for your contact to Chat Doctor. I understand your concern. If I am your doctor I suggest you that as the dog is fine there is no point of worry. Normally in such a case 10 days observation on dog is necessary as dog seems fine after 10 days you are almost secured. But even taking shots of vaccine makes you more secure. So if possible kindly take all the shots. I will be happy to answer your further concerned can contact me. Chat Doctor. Infectious disease specialist. Thank you.