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Doubt of arv
Good afternoon sir
I didn't see that but today i am completed arv booster doeses this my doubt only sir
If One arv injection after used one person same injection use me this vaccine worked fully effective sir
Any side effects sir
I totally understand your concern. Before suggesting treatment, I would like to ask a few questions to ensure the correct management can be provided.
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You have completed your ARV (rabies vaccine) booster doses today — that’s excellent, you are now very well protected after the recent dog bite.
Regarding your main doubt:
No, the vaccine will NOT be fully effective (and it is NOT safe) if the same syringe or needle used on one person is reused for you.
Rabies vaccine (like Abhayrab) itself is still good if stored properly, but reusing a syringe/needle can transfer blood from the previous person to you. This creates a serious risk of getting dangerous infections like hepatitis B, hepatitis C, or HIV — much more dangerous than any rabies risk.
In proper clinics and hospitals, they always use a new sterile syringe and needle for every single person — this is the international standard. If everything was done correctly (new equipment opened in front of you), your vaccine doses are fully effective and safe.
Next Steps
• If you clearly saw or strongly suspect the same syringe/needle was reused (not new one drawn for you):
• Contact the clinic/hospital immediately and report it.
• Ask them to explain their procedure and check if everything was single-use.
• If it looked normal (new syringe/needle used for you), then no need to worry — your boosters are fully effective, and you are safe.
• No need for extra vaccine doses now.
• Watch the injection site for 1–2 days — mild soreness or redness is normal.
Health Tips
• Always ask to see a new syringe and needle being opened from the packet — this gives you peace of mind.
• Common side effects after rabies boosters (very mild in most people):
• Soreness, redness, or swelling at the injection site
• Mild headache, tiredness, or low fever
These usually go away in 1–3 days. Take paracetamol if needed.
• Serious allergic reactions are extremely rare — if you get severe rash, breathing difficulty, or swelling of face/throat, go to emergency immediately (but this almost never happens).
You did the right thing by completing the boosters — you’re safe from rabies now!
If you still feel worried or want to share more details about what happened at the clinic, please consult with me online. I can help you more.
Take care and stay safe!
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understand your concern. Since you have completed the ARV booster doses, you are protected against rabies, and the vaccine will work effectively if it was stored and administered correctly.
Regarding your doubt about the injection:
If the same syringe or needle was reused for another person, it does NOT reduce the effectiveness of the rabies vaccine, but it is not safe practice because it can carry a risk of infection (like hepatitis or other blood-borne infections). In proper medical settings, a new disposable syringe is always used for each person.
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