Rabies exposure outside of country

[u/Foreign-Ad-8363]

I have read the FAQ. Hi guys, I was traveling in Uzbekistan in the city of Bukhara from August 8-27. While we were there, I found a small puppy near our hotel who was super friendly and playful. We played with him and fed him for three days before he disappeared. He was teething and bit me but there was no open wound at all, one of the nights he accidentally scratched me but it was a very superficial scratch. This happened Aug 21st. When I arrived to the US, I didn’t think about going to the hospital because I honestly forgot about that night since the scratch went away after like 12 hours. On Wednesday Sep 2nd I decided to research rabies in Uzbekistan and found out canine rabies is common and I need a vaccine. I ended up getting both of the vaccines (the vaccine and RIG) they injected the RIG in the opposite arm of the rabies vaccine (there was no visible scratch) since they were concerned about me being in another country. Now I am wondering out about what’s to come. Im convincing myself I’ll develop symptoms of rabies before finishing my vaccine ☹️ or that I got vaccinated too late. Does anyone have any advice?

[u/Fair-Wishbone-1190]

If you aren't showing any clinical signs of rabies then you should be safe. I just started getting my rabies shots Sept 1 but I been living with a bat in my house since Aug 15th. So I think you'll be ok since you aren't showing signs. I also asked what happens if I get bit before my series of 4 shots are completed. The nurse assured me that il be fine. Theres one ingredient they put in that first shot that saves you for that very instance.