How quickly do we have to administer Anti rabbies vaccine after a dog bite? Is there any time period for which we can delay. For instance if the nearest vaccine is around 300 km away can we wait for 12 to 24 hours for the person to get the vaccination?
HAI, the earlier, the better, depending on the wound site, extent.your supposed to take antirabies vaccine with tetanus injection as early as possible not more than a gap of 24 to 48 hrs. Emergency of the injection depends on the, immunization/vaccination status of the dog, pet or stray dog, dog observation after the bite, site like face are a bit dangerous due to good blood supply and fast spread of the virus. Prevention is better than cure