Consultation for Vaccination of Rabies

2026-08-12 09:09:51
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 table and i got injected with that vaccine). Will the vaccine still work? Is the vaccine still valid? Is the vaccine still valid or should i restart the vaccine series?
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Answered2026-09-04 18:22:58

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Don't panic and don't restart the schedule. Reconstituted rabies vaccine kept at room temperature for a few hours is generally still potent, so treat that 3rd dose as valid and just complete day 28 on time. If you want certainty, get a rabies antibody titre 2-3 weeks after the last dose - a titre above 0.5 IU/ml means you are protected, and only then would a booster be considered. Watch the scratch site for spreading redness or pus, and report at once for any tingling at the wound, difficulty swallowing or fear of water. Happy to review your schedule on a Practo consult if you want it double-checked.
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Complete the day-28 dose on schedule; check rabies antibody titre 2-3 weeks after the last dose if you want confirmation.

Answered2026-09-03 18:25:56

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If you would like to discuss your concern in more detail, please feel free to contact me on WhatsApp at nine one one nine two five five six nine nine.

Answered2026-08-16 11:08:22

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Answered2026-08-14 12:41:35

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It is o.k. continue same schedule.

Answered2026-08-13 12:39:31

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Answered2026-08-13 11:26:16

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No need

Answered2026-08-13 10:22:54

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

Answered2026-08-13 10:16:45

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you should repeat the dose with a fresh vial of vaccine which is kept under the refrigerator

Answered2026-08-13 10:08:26

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Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment

Answered2026-08-24 05:45:22

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Need few more details for further evaluation. Please consult

Answered2026-08-20 06:53:40

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Avoid fried and spicy food Water intake more Green leafy vegetables more Fiber meal Walk Do connect and consult Will help u

Answered2026-08-18 07:30:58

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

Answered2026-08-13 15:32:39

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