Rabies Vaccination Booster- 1618 Questions Answered

I have taken 5 doses of rabies vaccination after being scratched by a pet dog. The last dose was Nov 2021. I'm currently feeding some stray dogs and puppies. Should i get another booster shot as a precaution?

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Dr. Ujjyani Sengupta PawarGeneral Physician | Mumbai

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Not required. However if there is an incidence of bite, please get a prophylactic booster then.Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and prov ... Read More

I took 5 vaccines of Rabipur in 1998 , further taken 3 booster dose of Rabipur from 1999 to 2000 , further, taken booster dose of 2 Rabipur vaccines in 2001( approximately & roughly remembered not sure about the perfect date & year. Further, taken 2 booster dose of Rabipur vaccine in 2005 ( perfectly remembered the year), further taken ser

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Dr. Ujjyani Sengupta PawarGeneral Physician | Mumbai

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult. ... Read More

I had taken 5 shots of rabipur last year then on Feb-2022 took 2 booster shots approximately 8 months I'm an healthy individual How long it will protect me from dog/cat scratch/bite

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Dr. Ujjyani Sengupta PawarGeneral Physician | Mumbai

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult. ... Read More

Hello doctors, My anti rabies vaccination schedule: January 2021: 5 full dose of Abhayrab August 2021: 2 booster doses of Abhayrab September 2021: 1 booster dose of Rabipur 10 days ago, my guinea pig bit me on my finger, no blood was drawn, should I get a booster dose?? My guinea pig is alive after 10 days.

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Dr. Subhashis SahaGeneral Physician | Kolkata

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Consult with a Infectious disease specialist ... Read More

How many booster dose are required after 1 year of complete course of rabies vaccination, what if he took more booster dose?

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Dr. Manoj KumarGeneral Physician | Dehradun

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I took rabies vaccination 5 months Now I took rabies booster it is of different brand can it create a problem?

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Dr. Nimish S. NarkarGeneral Physician | Mumbai

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It won't create any problem unless both brands have same drug and dose. ... Read More

I completed my rabies vaccination course in February but I just got bitten by a dog recently in the month of April, do I need to go for a booster dose ? if not how long will the vaccine last ?

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Dr. C Subash ChandiraboseDiabetologist | Ariyalur

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Hello , thankyou for contacting practo,It is safe if you get a booster dose.. kindly put it.. becoz there is no cure for rabies. Once you vaccinated it can lost up to 3 years.. it depends on your immu ... Read More

I got my initial rabies vaccination series from August 25th to September 22nd, five doses. A cat scratched me on 8th December. I got my booster dose today (11th dec). Will the booster dose be effective? Will there be any problem from taking the vaccine within 2 months from the original vaccination?

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Dr. Ujjyani Sengupta PawarGeneral Physician | Mumbai

Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult. ... Read More

I took 5 rabies vaccination shot on 3-09-21 Now as on 3-02-22 I took one shot of rabies booster next and last booster shot on 6-02-22 As I was bitten by cat How long it'll protect me from rabies

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Dr. Nishant Kumar JaiswalPublic Health Medicine Specialist | Lucknow

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Booster is not necessarily needed ... Read More

Doubt For Rabies Booster doses that is given on Day 0 and Day 3 that is 2 doses Regimen [Note - I am not asking for 4-5 doses of the Primary Rabies regimen given for the First Time ] Is there no need for rabies re-vaccination if a person is bitten by a dog again within 3 months (90 days) after completing the rabies booster doses ? ( Note - here I

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Dr. Snehgdha BiswasGeneral Practitioner | Andaman

Yes. The 90 day concept remains same for the booster dose as well. If you have been fully vaccinated in the last 3 months, and were bitten by a rabid animal in that 3 month period, you DO NOT need to ... Read More

My mother is currently completed her 2nd of vaccine for dog bite yesterday and going through series of vaccination and yesterday again my dog scratched her on her hand the wound didn't bleed but there is a skin cut like a line. So does she need again vaccine or she can continue the normal series of vaccination?

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Dr. Dinesh MehtaGeneral Physician | Jaipur

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Continue scheduled vaccination ... Read More

I got my full series of rabies vaccination last month and in July 2025 also again 2 days back I got scratched on chin by my pet dog which is not vaccinated and it is 3 months old pet. The scratch is like line but it didn't bleed and I think skin is not peeled.

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Dr. Shaista FatmaGeneral Physician | Lucknow

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I took my rabies booster dose one month ago and today i got a minor scratch will i need to get another booster dose

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Dr. Sushma ShahGeneral Physician | Vadodara

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No u r under vaccine. So u don't need. U r safe ... Read More

Hey yesterday one street dog lick on my finger for a second... although I can't see any wound on my finger..so shall I go for vaccination?? And i have already done 5 dose of vaccination 5 years back but on buttock and 2 booster on 2023 I m really worried from yesterday

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Dr. Dinesh MehtaGeneral Physician | Jaipur

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You need to evaluate properly first. Can you share the image where dog is lick ,bite etc.your risk is negligible If dog only lick. ... Read More

I completed a full course of anti-rabies vaccination on 27 November 2023. Subsequently, on medical advice, I received a booster dose (Day 0) on 9 December 2024 following an exposure from my own dog. On 8th February 2025, I experienced a minor exposure again from the same dog. The dog is healthy and fully vaccinated, receiving regular annual anti-ra

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Dr. Zaiba TarannumVeterinarian | Bangalore

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If the bite was minor and the skin remained intact without any true break or puncture, it is considered a Category I exposure, and rabies vaccination is generally not required, especially if the dog i ... Read More

I have completed my rabies vaccination in 2013 full course of 4 doses. But in recent years I have taken 3 times booster dose in last 1.3 years. Total 3*2= 6 doses. If I found any wound in my body I thought it was because of street dogs. Went to hospital they said you are not sure so it is better to take. It was not confirmed dog bite in all three

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Dr. Shaista FatmaGeneral Physician | Lucknow

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I cut my finger in window lock and has considerable bleeding. I took tt booster last one year back in January 2025. I don't have any record of vaccination in childhood. Do i need tetanus again?

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Dr. Akshat SinghGeneral Physician | Ujjain

Do take a tetanus dose as it is practically safe for about a year only. ... Read More

I noticed such scratch on my finger after a travel. Does this look like a scratch from a dog. Though I do not remember coming across such encounter, still I am wondering if I should get myself vaccinated for rabies. Sharing the progress of the scratch. Kindly Guide and Help

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Dr. Dinesh MehtaGeneral Physician | Jaipur

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Better if you go for vaccination schedule immediately. Because you dont know anything about scratch and previous vaccination and rabies is 100 percent fatal disease so why we take risk better you go f ... Read More

Hello Doctors, Please find the attached image of my injection site. I marked it. Medical staff gave me intradermal injection there. 1. Is this the right place for vaccination? Or it should be above the marking point? The vaccine will be effective or not ?? Anything need to worry about?? Please answer doctor! 2. Also little blood and vaccine c

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Dr. Riya AgarwalPsychiatrist | Jaipur

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Hey, the vaccine is completely effective. It has been given at the right place as shown. Do not worry about the protection. Vaccine will work according to it's pace. Do not worry about it. ... Read More

Hello Doctors, Please find the attached image of my injection site. I marked it. Medical staff gave me intradermal injection there. 1. Is this the right place for vaccination? Or it should be above the marking point? The vaccine will be effective or not ?? Anything need to worry about?? Please answer doctor! 2. Also little blood and vaccine c

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Dr. Vishnu Kumar MeenaInternal Medicine | Jaipur

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Yes it s at right spot as intradermal is possible other than above deltoid muscle as...intra dermal not depend on whether muscle present or not below skin. So it will be effective,don't worry. Some bl ... Read More

I took full course of rabies vaccine in September. And took 2 booster doses of rabies vaccine on 27/12/25 and 30/12/25. On 5th January 2026 a dog licked me on face. Do I have to take the vaccine again? And, how long the vaccine provides protection?

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Dr. Vishal SharmaGeneral Physician | Greater Noida

No as you are only licked and had recent booster dose you do not need further vaccinations. ... Read More

I got rabies(day 0 start 24 December 2025) vaccination from local municipal hospital They give Abhayrab Today I saw a News roaming through Instagram That if take abhayrab then give again vaccinaton Because this vaccination is fake Is this real ? Please advice me One of my family dr said it's good vaccination Nothing to worry Any one can help

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Dr. Chaithra HGeneral Physician | Bangalore

Same queries Looks more like psychiatrist issues ... Read More

I took my full 4 dose Anti Rabies Vaccination course as follows:- Day 0 - 4/11/2025 Day 3 - 7/11/2025 Day 7 - 11/11/2025 Day 28 - 2/12/2025 So a few days later my pet vaccinated dog scratched me again and it bled a little. After consultation,I took the 2 booster doses as follows:- Day 0 - 9/12/2025 Day 3 - 12/12/2025 But on 12/12/2025 i.e the day m

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Dr. Zohaib AdnanEndocrinologist | Kolkata

You have already completed the full 4-dose ARV schedule and also received the 2-dose booster (Day 0 & Day 3). A new bite on the same day does NOT require restarting vaccination. You are adequately pro ... Read More

My hiusband recently was attacked by a street dog, very minor attack. We went to get rabies vaccination and he was given a dose along with tetanus shot. Not rig... what is the risk ? Have got two doses till now. What to do?

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Dr. Anuj MothsraGeneral Physician | Jhunjhunu

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

I have addiction of masturbation regular every day and also I do weed smoking for my anxiety ...i take rabies vaccine few months ago ...I'm really worried i take last vaccine on July...I am safe or do i have to take vaccine again...I do masturbation and weed smoking regular during vaccination and also after vaccination does this thing reduce vaccin

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Dr. Abdul RasheedGeneral Physician | Bangalore

Effectiveness of the rabies vaccination is not reduced,if you have followed the full vaccine series protocol.You don't need any further vaccine at this time ... Read More

Hello. I was vaccinated earlier this year, received 4 doses of anti-rabies vaccine and last dose was on June 5th. In September I got two booster doses (25, 28). Now, on 24 October I had another exposure. A stray dog possibly scratched me but I haven't seen him since. That was the first and last time I saw the dog. Should I take 2 more boosters

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Dr. Shaista FatmaGeneral Physician | Lucknow

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Hello. I was vaccinated earlier this year, received 4 doses of anti-rabies vaccine and last dose was on June 5th. In September I got two booster doses (25, 28). Now, on 24 October I had another exposure. A stray dog possibly scratched me but I haven't seen him since. That was the first and last time I saw the dog. Should I take 2 more boosters

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Dr. Shaista FatmaGeneral Physician | Lucknow

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I was vaccinated earlier this year, received 4 doses of anti-rabies vaccine and last dose was on June 5th. In September I got two booster doses (25, 28). Now, on 24 October I had another exposure. A stray dog possibly scratched me but I haven't seen him since. That was the first and last time I saw the dog. Should I take 2 more boosters to be

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Dr. Shaista FatmaGeneral Physician | Lucknow

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Hello. I was vaccinated earlier this year, received 4 doses of anti-rabies vaccine and last dose was on June 5th. In September I got two booster doses (25, 28). Now, on 24 October I had another exposure. A stray dog possibly scratched me but I haven't seen him since. That was the first and last time I saw the dog. Should I take 2 more boosters

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Dr. Shaista FatmaGeneral Physician | Lucknow

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I got scratched by a cat on my face and I got some blood the next day I got vaccination for rabies they said to get another 3 dosage.. is another 3 dosage is necessary... It's my home cat...

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Dr. Shaista FatmaGeneral Physician | Lucknow

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I have taken 5 doses of rabies vaccination after being scratched by a pet dog. The last dose was Nov 2021. I'm currently feeding some stray dogs and puppies. Should i get another booster shot as a precaution?

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I had taken 5 shots of rabipur last year then on Feb-2022 took 2 booster shots approximately 8 months I'm an healthy individual How long it will protect me from dog/cat scratch/bite

How many booster dose are required after 1 year of complete course of rabies vaccination, what if he took more booster dose?

I took rabies vaccination 5 months Now I took rabies booster it is of different brand can it create a problem?

I completed my rabies vaccination course in February but I just got bitten by a dog recently in the month of April, do I need to go for a booster dose ? if not how long will the vaccine last ?

I got my initial rabies vaccination series from August 25th to September 22nd, five doses. A cat scratched me on 8th December. I got my booster dose today (11th dec). Will the booster dose be effective? Will there be any problem from taking the vaccine within 2 months from the original vaccination?

I took 5 rabies vaccination shot on 3-09-21 Now as on 3-02-22 I took one shot of rabies booster next and last booster shot on 6-02-22 As I was bitten by cat How long it'll protect me from rabies

I got my full series of rabies vaccination last month and in July 2025 also again 2 days back I got scratched on chin by my pet dog which is not vaccinated and it is 3 months old pet. The scratch is like line but it didn't bleed and I think skin is not peeled.

I took my rabies booster dose one month ago and today i got a minor scratch will i need to get another booster dose

Hey yesterday one street dog lick on my finger for a second... although I can't see any wound on my finger..so shall I go for vaccination?? And i have already done 5 dose of vaccination 5 years back but on buttock and 2 booster on 2023 I m really worried from yesterday

I cut my finger in window lock and has considerable bleeding. I took tt booster last one year back in January 2025. I don't have any record of vaccination in childhood. Do i need tetanus again?

I noticed such scratch on my finger after a travel. Does this look like a scratch from a dog. Though I do not remember coming across such encounter, still I am wondering if I should get myself vaccinated for rabies. Sharing the progress of the scratch. Kindly Guide and Help

I took full course of rabies vaccine in September. And took 2 booster doses of rabies vaccine on 27/12/25 and 30/12/25. On 5th January 2026 a dog licked me on face. Do I have to take the vaccine again? And, how long the vaccine provides protection?

My hiusband recently was attacked by a street dog, very minor attack. We went to get rabies vaccination and he was given a dose along with tetanus shot. Not rig... what is the risk ? Have got two doses till now. What to do?

I got scratched by a cat on my face and I got some blood the next day I got vaccination for rabies they said to get another 3 dosage.. is another 3 dosage is necessary... It's my home cat...

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