Rabies re exposure ongoing vaccine

2026-07-07 16:24:00
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 as its a stray street cat. So what will i do now. I am very much confused. And anxiety. Should i restart the vaccine again? Please help me.
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No need to vaccinate again . Just complete the course

Answered2026-07-10 07:19:31

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No need to take it again. Earlier vaccination protects you till 3 months without any further doses. After 3 months also only 2 doses are needed.

Answered2026-07-09 01:52:10

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I need to ask few more questions before answering your query. Early consultations can prevent complications. Kindly contact me on whatsapp chat  (84960595 six five) Dr Faisal Zoheb MBBS , MD PAEDIATRICS , PGPN (BOSTON), FELLOWSHIP IN NEONATOLOGY ( Newborn and vaccination specialist )

Answered2026-07-08 15:02:48

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Should need more information regarding Age and weight

Answered2026-07-08 09:50:05

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No need to revaccinate just complete the dose. No need to get anxious.

Answered2026-07-08 09:31:52

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Hello, Since the full vaccination schedule was completed previously and this is a re-exposure,You complete the recommended post-exposure schedule for this exposure as advised by your doctor There is no need to begin the entire vaccination series again.

Answered2026-07-08 09:24:08

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No need of restarting the schedule, just complete the remaining dose. As you have already taken the full course prior so it is considered previously vaccinated individual.

Answered2026-07-08 09:07:45

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No need to again

Answered2026-07-10 04:11:13

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No need to restart ...complete your ongoing schedule

Answered2026-07-08 17:56:34

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Complete remaining schedule . No need to restart schedule.

Answered2026-07-08 09:23:40

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Just complete remaining one dose that's enough

Answered2026-07-08 09:13:09

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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?

Answered2026-07-08 09:07:41

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Greetings If a re-exposure occurs within 3 months of completing a rabies post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) course, or while actively undergoing proper re-exposure vaccination, you do not need to restart the entire vaccine series from the beginning. You should immediately and thoroughly wash the wound with soap and running water for at least 15 minutes to reduce viral load. Since you are already in the middle of a booster schedule and have received the initial doses, you should proceed to complete your remaining scheduled dose on July 21, 2026, as planned to maintain robust protection. Rabies immunoglobulin is not required for previously immunized individuals who are undergoing appropriate booster protocols

Answered2026-07-08 09:06:27

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