Anti Rabies Vaccine Schedule- 2180 Questions Answered

Im taking my anti rabies vaccine according to the 0, 7 ,21 schedule. I took my 0 dose on 15. When is my 7th and 21 schedule. Pls clarity this doubt.

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Dr. Lakin ViraGeneral Surgeon | Mumbai

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Its 7 and 21 days counting, starting from 15th. ... Read More

If the first dose of anti-rabies vaccine (ARV) and rabies immunoglobulin (RIG) is given on Day 1 (instead of Day 0), then what should be the schedule of next 4 doses of ARV? Note: dog bite was from vaccinated pet dog

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Dr. Harnish KhamarGeneral Physician | Ahmedabad

Next doses should be same as prescribed considering day 1 as Day 0 ... Read More

Can I cry after taking anti rabies vaccine. Will the tears have any effect on the anti rabies vaccine efficiency ?

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Dr. Pushpendra SinghGeneral Physician | Noida

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Yes and No ... Read More

I have taken Covishield on June, and today got scratched by a cat. I took anti rabies vaccine today and started my course. Can I take my Covid second dose after 1 week of completion of anti rabies as it is scheduled then.

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Today while i was laying on the bed one rat bite me on neck . On may 2023 itself i took 2 took anti rabies booster dose 1st on 19th may and tetanus also and 2nd anti rabies on 23rd may . Do i need any more ?? My previous vaccine schedule In year 2021 feb i took 5 normal anti rabies vaccine and 1 tetanus shot.In September 2021 i took 2 normal anti

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Dr. J RavikiranGeneral Medicine | Hyderabad

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Doctor, I got bite from doctor. SO please tell me what is the cost of anti rabies vaccine and the time duration

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Dr. Anil Kumar JainGeneral Physician | Bangalore

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Hello there. I can understand your concern. You got a bite from a doctor? Are you serious? I don't think doctor and dog is the same thing. Consult a general physician in person for further evalua ... Read More

Doctor my sister completed her 4 Dose intradermal anti rabies vaccination schedule Day 0 3 7 28 ( 4 month's ago) and today on 9th November a street dog scratch her with nails with minor little bit blood comes out no wound so should she need to take anti rabies vaccine again? If YES then how many doses again full 4 doses??

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Dr. Amrita TikuGeneral Physician | Jammu

No need to get her vaccinated. Wash the area with plenty of soap and water for minimum ten minutes She is already immunised 4 months ago Nothing to worry about ... Read More

I have taken anti rabies vaccine after dog bit I have taken 2 doses. Can I have intercourse with my partner will it affect the anti rabies vaccine efficiency .

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Dr. Praful MahamuniGeneral Practitioner | Nagpur

Yes you can. For better results consult online with history. ... Read More

A dog had bitten me at 14 November 2017. I took rabies vaccine according to 14,17,24 november and 22 december 2017 days.)Count from last dose) But it should 14,17,21,28 november and 12 december. (Count from 1st dose).Now what to do to protect my self? Is it ok or I have to take vaccine again at a schedule of 0,3,7,14,28 (all counts from 1st dose)

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Dr. Sarthak ChakravartyGeneral Physician | Delhi

Do not worry a few days backward or forward doesn't matters. The important thing is to get all the doses which you have. So no need to take anymore vaccines ... Read More

Can a person taking anti rabies vaccine eat mushroom will it cause any effect on the vaccine which I take ?

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Dr. Jaideep GaverGeneral Physician | Coimbatore

Hello sir, Needs proper history and clinical discussion, download my personal app or consult directly on practo *You can have chat, audio or video call discussion* http://arth.link/vrclinic Or https: ... Read More

Hello Dcotor, please read my query carefully. While i took rabies vaccine from a government medical on 20th jun 2026. I saw the vial was already used and out of fridge. Kept in a table at normal temperature. A nurse gave me the vaccine from same vial. Asked her how much time the vial was outside she told 3 hours. My query - does this vaccine effec

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Dr. Deepanshu SharmaGeneral Physician | Lucknow

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Based on this, you are experiencing substantial anxiety regarding the temperature stability, storage conditions, and eventual efficacy of these vaccine doses. However, for a proper diagnosis of your e ... Read More

Hello Dcotor, please read my query carefully. While i took rabies vaccine from a government medical on 20th jun 2026. I saw the vial was already used and out of fridge. Kept in a table at normal temperature. A nurse gave me the vaccine from same vial. Asked her how much time the vial was outside she told 3 hours. My query - does this vaccine effec

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Dr. M. Madeena BegumVeterinary Surgeon | Chennai

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The answer for your queries can be answered by the instructions and vaccine details given in the specific brand which the vaccine is produced. ... Read More

A week ago I saw some bats flying over me. I rushed and then felt something hit/brush my hair. When I checked there was nothing. I’m being very anxious since then but doctors say Indian bats are megabats and they don’t carry rabies. However, the bats i saw above me were really small. I also got two booster doses in Feb and it’s been 4 months since

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Dr. Chirantan VatasGeneral Physician | Kashipur

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I got two boosters dose of anti-rabies vaccine in Feb. 2026. Approx 4 months before. 2 days before at around 7:30 pm I saw a couple of bats flying above me and then 2-3 mins later I felt something touch/hit my head but when I looked back nothing was there. Should I get boosters again? I got two doses in Sep 2025 as well and 4 doses before that.

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Dr. Anuj MothsraGeneral Practitioner | Jhunjhunu

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ... Read More

I have visited fruit vendors for shopping there was rush in that market and many street dogs were Roming.. I was purchasing something and one street dog pass by me very close.. Also I am not aware if that street dog was sniffing or something... In this situation do I need to take rabies vaccine??? (I did not get any scratch or bite... But not aware

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Dr. Manissha ChaudhriGeneral Physician | Gurgaon

Forget about any vaccination. You are safe. ... Read More

I got my full anti rabies vaccine Last dose 4th on 15 may 2026 I got bit by dog today again on leg And i have typhoid fever Is arv full effective during my typhoid infection fever During my infection Or i need to start over arv

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Dr. Shaista FatmaGeneral Physician | Lucknow

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I had asked a question recently and that question was "If a person had dog saliva on their clothes or skin from a dog barking about 1 minute earlier, and that saliva somehow got transferred from that person into my eyes or a cut on my face, would this be considered an exposure?" Many doctors said that this counts as an exposure and that vaccinatio

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Dr. Shaista FatmaGeneral Physician | Lucknow

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If I take the 2nd dose of anti-rabies vaccine for re-exposure in the morning, and then a dog bites me at night causing bleeding, do I need an extra dose?

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Dr. Umar ShaikPediatrician | Guntur

Not needed , just continue with your shedule , if it is category-3 wound -just give anti rabies immunoglobulins arround the wound ... Read More

In Sep 2025 i completed 4 Doses of Rabies vaccine and after one month oct 2025 i re-exposed and took 2 more doses ..and now 27 April 2026 ...I re exposed again ..so need more vaccines?...or sufficient

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Dr. Sushma ShahGeneral Physician | Vadodara

Yes, better go for full course ... Read More

I had a unknown scratch on hand that broke the skin hut no bleeding i was in outdoor and also little drunk i was anxious about dog scratch so i took the vaccine 4 days after the scratch and I completed the vaccine schedule now the scratch is now past 5 months can I still get rabies

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Dr. Sushma ShahGeneral Physician | Vadodara

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No as u complete the vaccine, no rabies. Relax. Drink less. ... Read More

I completed my 5th dose of Anti rabies vaccine on 9 april 2026.Yesterday night a rat bite me and it was bleeding.Do I need anti rabies vaccine again?

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Dr. Shaista FatmaGeneral Physician | Lucknow

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Does anti rabies vaccine (ARV) are usually needed after a rat bite?please tell me what should be done after rat bite or scratch?

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Dr. Shaista FatmaGeneral Physician | Lucknow

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After taking the full dose of anti-rabies vaccine, for how long is it not necessary to get re-vaccinated if bitten again by a dog or cat?

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Dr. Ankita SrivastavaGeneral Physician | Ghaziabad

For 1 year no vaccination But if street dogs bite again and old vaccination time is for 6months you should take 2 booster dose ... Read More

First issue - I have taken rabies vaccine 4 years ago. This week on Tuesday a dog just grazed me . In the sense his body grazed my foot and ran away there was no bite. Will I get rabies from this or do I need to take the vaccine again.

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Dr. Manissha ChaudhriGeneral Physician | Gurgaon

You don't need a Rabies vaccine. But since you shared this, do check your records for when you took a tetanus toxoid inj too( Inj TT). If it's been more than 6 yrs ,best to repeat it. ... Read More

I have completed my rabbies vaccine (0,3,7,28)on Feb 1st week for monkey little scratch but not bleeding.nov 4th week I got scratched by cat on my right leg.on that time there was no bleeding .after that I did nt notice any on that area.its only burning sensation on that time of scratch.after 10days I notice my leg little bit of scratch on my leg.

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Dr. Abdul Hamid GoniGeneral Physician | Srinagar

Hello, I understand your concern. Given your vaccination history (0,3,7,28) and the nature of the subsequent exposures, your risk level needs a precise clinical review of the timeline. With 27 years o ... Read More

I took my rabies booster dose one month ago and today i got a minor scratch will i need to get another booster dose

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Dr. Sushma ShahGeneral Physician | Vadodara

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No u r under vaccine. So u don't need. U r safe ... Read More

During anti rabies vaccination period between 4th and 5th dose ,dog scratch me then what can I do??I took ERIG on 2024.

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Dr. Shaista FatmaGeneral Physician | Lucknow

Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ... Read More

Few years ago I was biiten by a dog mistakenly I went to normal medical store to take anti Rabies vaccine he administer booster on wrong dates/schedule. When I get to know that my anxiety reached very high I started reading about rabies and got to how serious this disease after that I get myself tested rabies anti bodies test got consultation from

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Dr. Durganjali BGeneral Physician | Mumbai

Hi.Glad that you reached out. I would advise you to consult a psychiatrist first.They will assess and see if medications is needed or only therapy will suffice. Based on it you can then consult a psyc ... Read More

I have completed my 5 dose pre exposure anti rabies vaccine two days ago that is on 11 February and my unvaccinated unexposed healthy 84 days puppy bit me . Do i need to take a booster again since it's only 2 days since I have taken the 5 th dose of vaccine

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Dr. Shaista FatmaGeneral Physician | Lucknow

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7 months ago in July 2025 one bull have saliva on mouth and directly touched my hand where there are small cuts and pimple. I went to hospital and doctor prescribed me new vaccine name 'Thrabis' and said it's 3 doses are enough instead of 5. One day pharmacy didn't have stock so they went to their godown and came back then handed over vaccine to me

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Dr. Dinesh MehtaGeneral Physician | Jaipur

The short heat exposure would not cancel its effect. Herpes does not interfere.Casual dry blood contact does not give HIV. You do not need to restart the rabies course. If you are still very anxious, ... Read More

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Anti rabies vaccine schedule

Im taking my anti rabies vaccine according to the 0, 7 ,21 schedule. I took my 0 dose on 15. When is my 7th and 21 schedule. Pls clarity this doubt.

If the first dose of anti-rabies vaccine (ARV) and rabies immunoglobulin (RIG) is given on Day 1 (instead of Day 0), then what should be the schedule of next 4 doses of ARV? Note: dog bite was from vaccinated pet dog

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Can I cry after taking anti rabies vaccine. Will the tears have any effect on the anti rabies vaccine efficiency ?

I have taken Covishield on June, and today got scratched by a cat. I took anti rabies vaccine today and started my course. Can I take my Covid second dose after 1 week of completion of anti rabies as it is scheduled then.

Doctor, I got bite from doctor. SO please tell me what is the cost of anti rabies vaccine and the time duration

I have taken anti rabies vaccine after dog bit I have taken 2 doses. Can I have intercourse with my partner will it affect the anti rabies vaccine efficiency .

Can a person taking anti rabies vaccine eat mushroom will it cause any effect on the vaccine which I take ?

I got my full anti rabies vaccine Last dose 4th on 15 may 2026 I got bit by dog today again on leg And i have typhoid fever Is arv full effective during my typhoid infection fever During my infection Or i need to start over arv

If I take the 2nd dose of anti-rabies vaccine for re-exposure in the morning, and then a dog bites me at night causing bleeding, do I need an extra dose?

In Sep 2025 i completed 4 Doses of Rabies vaccine and after one month oct 2025 i re-exposed and took 2 more doses ..and now 27 April 2026 ...I re exposed again ..so need more vaccines?...or sufficient

I had a unknown scratch on hand that broke the skin hut no bleeding i was in outdoor and also little drunk i was anxious about dog scratch so i took the vaccine 4 days after the scratch and I completed the vaccine schedule now the scratch is now past 5 months can I still get rabies

I completed my 5th dose of Anti rabies vaccine on 9 april 2026.Yesterday night a rat bite me and it was bleeding.Do I need anti rabies vaccine again?

Does anti rabies vaccine (ARV) are usually needed after a rat bite?please tell me what should be done after rat bite or scratch?

After taking the full dose of anti-rabies vaccine, for how long is it not necessary to get re-vaccinated if bitten again by a dog or cat?

First issue - I have taken rabies vaccine 4 years ago. This week on Tuesday a dog just grazed me . In the sense his body grazed my foot and ran away there was no bite. Will I get rabies from this or do I need to take the vaccine again.

I took my rabies booster dose one month ago and today i got a minor scratch will i need to get another booster dose

During anti rabies vaccination period between 4th and 5th dose ,dog scratch me then what can I do??I took ERIG on 2024.

I have completed my 5 dose pre exposure anti rabies vaccine two days ago that is on 11 February and my unvaccinated unexposed healthy 84 days puppy bit me . Do i need to take a booster again since it's only 2 days since I have taken the 5 th dose of vaccine

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