How long does a rabies vaccine last?

2019-01-08 03:48:20
I got rabies vaccine as a kid 10-15 years ago when I was bitten by a monkey. I play with stray dogs a lot so I wanted to know how long do antibodies from the vaccine stay in the human body and also would it be okay for someone like me to get some kind of pre exposure vaccine if I want to continue playing with dogs?
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Hi dear u should take again vaccine
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Answered2019-01-08 10:55:32

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10-15 yrs back taken it’s ok. But again if u feel tat bitten or their scratch by unknown pets . U ll have to take vaccine again
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Answered2019-01-08 03:55:46

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Yes..
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Answered2019-01-08 03:54:39

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There is no pre exposure vaccine for human but there are some vacancies for dog If you have dog bite then you can take vaccine again

Answered2019-01-08 03:54:17

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@Dr.Hemanth , that's a detailed explanation. So nice of You. Keep it up sir.

Answered2019-01-08 09:32:38

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Hello. yes you can get Rabies pre exposure vaccine (PrEP). 3 doses of Rabies vaccine . at 0 , 3 and 7 days was the previous recommendation by WHO. Since Apr 2018 WHO recommends two doses at 0 and 7 days. Given Intra muscularly , in the deltoid region ( upper arm) , not in hips. please take the same vaccine of the same manufacterer. people who are in high risk profession like vets, dead animal handlers, forest guards,etc  or people travelling from no endemic countries  to rabies endemic countries,  are recommended to  take PrEP. Post exposure Prophylaxis ( PEP )- those vaccinated in the past by PrEP , need only 2 doses for grade 2 and 3 exposure.
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for full info- you can please see WHO recommendations 2018  for Rabies ,PEP and PrEP in their website.
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PEP and PrEP are 2 seperate abbreviations.

Answered2019-01-08 04:32:31

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