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Took rabie vaccine on 0,3, 14 and 28 days due to personal issues. Any risk involved? Should I go for extra shot. It was of intramusucualr kind
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You missed the Day 7 dose of the rabies vaccine. The standard schedule usually includes doses on Days 0, 3, 7, 14, and sometimes 28. However, missing the Day 7 dose generally does not pose any major risk if the remaining doses have been taken.
If you still have any concerns, you should visit our clinic so that we can take a detailed history and counsel you appropriately.
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The Rabies vaccine is one of the safest and most life-saving vaccines available. Taking the 4-dose course (0, 3, 14, 28 days) intramuscularly, even for personal reassurance, poses no significant health risk. Since the vaccine contains 'inactivated' (killed) virus, it cannot cause rabies. Your body will simply produce protective antibodies, which is actually a beneficial immune response."
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No Further Action: You are now fully protected. If you are ever bitten by a suspected animal in the next few years, you would only need two 'booster' shots (Day 0 and 3) instead of the full course.
Side Effects: Mild soreness at the injection site or a slight fever is a normal sign that your immune system is responding to the vaccine. These usually resolve within 24–48 hours.
Keep your Record: Save your vaccination certificate. It is a valuable medical document for your future health records.
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For a detailed discussion on how long this immunity lasts or advice on managing mild vaccine side effects, you can consult me directly through my profile.
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