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

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

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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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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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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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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 am during 8 month of my pregnancy but one puppy scratch me and he is not vaccinated do i need to take anti rabies vaccine and if yes then during pregnancy can i take anti rabies vaccine

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Yes you can take rabipure vaccine Its safe during pregnancy ... 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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Yes you can. For better results consult online with history. ... Read More

Hello sir, Currently I am in a course of 5 abhayrab(anti rabies) vaccine....till now i have taken 4 doses and the schedule of the 5th dose is on 21-3-19 , but that day due to Holi all the pharmacy will be closed , so can I take the vaccine on 29th day instead of 28th Day? Also i doubt that as the pharmacy will be closed all day and night so they mi

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Yes you can take it a day earlier or later ... Read More

I received a 4-dose intramuscular rabies vaccination course in February 2026and recently completed another full 5-dose intramuscular course on October 7th 2026 . Yesterday around 2p.m, a stray puppy suddenly ran up to my foot and brushed its face against it. There were no visible bites, scratches, or broken skin, but because my skin is quite dry, I

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

I completed the full course of rabies vaccination at a government hospital in August 2025. In August 2026, I received two additional doses on 19 August and 26 August from a private hospital. For how long—days, months, or years—am I considered protected against rabies after these vaccinations? Under what circumstances, such as a dog bite

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In August 2025, I completed my rabies vaccination course at a government hospital.In 2026, I received two additional rabies vaccine doses, on 19 August 2026 and 26 August 2026.Recently, my dog was bitten by a cat on 20 September 2026 at night around 9pm . Within 12 hours of the incident, my dog received the first rabies vaccine dose in 21st around

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Not required. ... Read More

I have got a cut from a bull's tail do I need rabies vaccine I have tt injection last year I have consulted a local doctor he said no need of vaccine

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Since a doctor examined your actual wound and felt vaccination wasn't needed, that in-person assessment carries more weight than a text description. ... Read More

I have got a cut from a bull's tail do I need rabies vaccine I have tt injection last year please reply

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Since you have sustained a cut from a bull, please get the wound assessed at an anti-rabies/healthcare centre as soon as possible. The need for rabies vaccination depends on whether the wound was cont ... Read More

I have taken all 4 doses of the rabies vaccine (following the day 0, 3, 7, 28 regimen), but with a 1-day delay in both my second and third doses. The dates of my rabies vaccine administration are as follows: 22 May 2026, 26 May 2026 (1-day delay), 30 May 2026 (1-day delay), and 19 June 2026. I was bitten again by a street dog approximately 2.5 mont

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

I have taken an anti rabies vaccine this month .my dog scratched me by nail and drew blood.Do I need to get vaccinated again.

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Im already taking rabies vaccine My 4th dose is due on 27th august Today what happened i was outside suddenly one dog came and got touched with my index finger I got so worried Im not sure what exactly my finger touched is it his fur/mouth/what? Did he bite or his saliva touched what happened im confused I saw after that in my thumb i saw one

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No need ... Read More

Hello Doctor, I completed my full intradermal rabies vaccine course on 11th aug 2026. ( 0,3,7,28). I also previously took full course few months before. But after completion of last rabies vaccine dose which was in 11th aug 2026, I reexposed again on the same day; like i stepped in a cat saliva which was wet and it was on my house floor. I had a

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If there is only contact with saliva and no bite lick and bleeding Then no need of Extra vaccinations. ... Read More

Hi doctors, 8 days ago I got a small scratch from a cat's nail, it was a pet cat but the cat was unvaccinated. Today I got a 3rd dose of rabies from a government primary health care centre near me but the vaccine was kept out of the refrigerator for 3 hours at room temperature (it was already mixed with liquid and kept at room temperature on the ta

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Requires a proper assessment to understand the underlying cause and guide you. Please book a consultation for a detailed evaluation, personalized treatment plan and further advice. ... Read More

Hi doctor, 4–5 days ago I was petting a stray cat and felt something sharp on her head, which I think may have been a scab. I’m not sure if the scab scratched me or broke my skin. There was no blood or wound when I checked. I washed my hands immediately and applied dettol I felt tingling in that area I'm not even sure . I had 4 rabies vaccine doses

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kindly do connect and consult with me for better treatment plan and advice on your case via PRACTO app ... Read More

Today i.e 3rd August , I got my 3rd dose of rabies vaccine Next is scheduled for 28th August Today night i felt like a sore throat Kharash type in my throat Will this cold /sore throat/fever affect my rabies vaccine? Decrease the Vaccine efficacy? If the cold gets extreme /fever is there If i take any cold medicine like montekulast or paracetam

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Not at all. ... Read More

Hi..today while walking back home form work i felt something wet in my hand, hence looking back i found a stray dog standing behind. Seems my hand got touched to it's mouth don't know it licked or not, I did only felt something wet that might be it nose also. No blood and visible cut or scratch on hand and finger. Pls let me know that Vaccine is re

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

I have taken all 4 doses of the rabies vaccine (following the day 0, 3, 7, 28 regimen), but with a 1-day delay for both the second and third doses. The dates of my rabies vaccine administration are as follows: 22 May 2026, 26 May 2026 (1-day delay), 30 May 2026 (1-day delay), and 19 June 2026. One month after the last dose, on 20 July 2026, I was b

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Avoid fried and spicy food Water intake more Green leafy vegetables more Fiber meal Do connect and consult Will help you ... Read More

I got the last 4th dose of Anti rabies vaccine on 16 May 2026 And Today 9JULY 2026 a dog bit me again Do i need to start a new course of rabies vaccine

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Hello Doctor, Please read my query carefully. I was previously rabies intradermal ID vaccinated from a government medical 3 months before. Again on re exposure i started vaccination ID again on 23jun 2026. Completed 0,3,7 and one dose left which is on 21st July 2026. But one street cat leaked my wound on 5th July 2026. I can't also check the cat

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No need for again vaccination. Just complete your last dose. Also tell me the first time you took ID doses, how many doses were those? ... Read More

Hello Doctor, Please read my query carefully. I was previously rabies intradermal ID vaccinated from a government medical 3 months before. Again on re exposure i started vaccination ID again on 23jun 2026. Completed 0,3,7 and one dose left which is on 21st July 2026. But one street cat leaked my wound on 5th July 2026. I can't also check the cat

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No need to worry complete the remaining vaccination And wound care ... Read More

I have taken rabies vaccine 78 days ago today a dog bit me again do I need booster. I am scared plzz guide me

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You are on borderline. Arv vaccinne is valid upto 3 months ,but you are on 78 days ,so better if you go for boosters , because safety precaution is better than disease. ... 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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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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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

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