Patient Question
Hello Doctor,
I saw a dog that seemed rabid while biking home. It didn't bite or scratch me, but I'm worried about saliva droplets in the air or it touching my clothes. Do I need a booster vaccine?
Answered by Dr. Nopporn Apiwattanakul
Hello,
Thank you for reaching out to Dr. Galen. Please find the below response to your query.
Rabies is not transmitted through airborne saliva or indirect contact like clothes. Since you didn’t have a direct bite or scratch, there’s no risk. No booster is needed.
Thanks
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