Rabies Vaccination Doubt

2025-07-12 12:57:38
I don't know till now that if previously immunized with 4 doses Rabies Vaccination then  only two Rabies Booster Doses are needed on day 0 and day 3 for next exposure I completed the full 4-dose primary rabies vaccination schedule (Days 0, 3, 7, and 28) 9 months ago. Recently, after a new potential exposure, I began another 4-dose regimen and have already taken the first two doses on Day 0 and Day 3. Can I skip the remaining two doses (Day 7 and Day 28)? Will the two doses I’ve already taken (Day 0 and Day 3) count as valid booster doses and can I be assured of being fully protected from these two doses (Day 0 and Day 3)only? Or are rabies booster doses different from this ?
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Answered2025-08-01 03:07:58

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Hello, For ePrescription please pay and consult or contact me at WhatsApp at +91959508739nine . Take a glass of milk daily. Thanks. Dr Praful Mahamuni, Family Doctor , MBBS .

Answered2025-07-13 07:39:50

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If there is blood with wound i suggest an immunoglobulin dose on bite site and 3 dose ARV 0-3-7. This is to neutralize the viral load on wound site also to activate the immunity faster.

Answered2025-07-13 07:05:02

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Same, u r on right  track. So safe.

Answered2025-07-13 06:31:59

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Answered2025-07-13 03:34:25

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You do not need any more vaccine.

Answered2025-07-13 03:22:54

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As you have already received arv vaccine on 0,3 days you don't need any further vaccine for the re exposure.

Answered2025-07-13 00:04:44

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Hi! You're absolutely right to ask this. Since you had the complete 4-dose vaccination 9 months ago, you fall under the "previously vaccinated" category per WHO guidelines. In such cases, only 2 booster doses (Day 0 and Day 3) are required after any new exposure. There is no need to take the full 4-dose regimen again — so yes, you can safely skip Day 7 and Day 28. These 2 doses you’ve already taken (Day 0 & Day 3) are valid and enough to give you full protection. ✅ No difference between these booster doses and what you’ve taken — it’s the same vaccine, just different in number based on prior immunization. 👉 For any doubts about the exposure or wound severity, feel free to consult me privately.

Answered2025-07-12 21:33:50

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Need few more details Kindly connect.

Answered2025-07-12 18:06:50

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Answered2025-07-12 17:12:57

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Consult on practo

Answered2025-07-12 16:29:57

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Re exposure needs only 0,3 two doses

Answered2025-07-12 16:01:20

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Since it is within one year of the previous Anti-rabies vaccination you can omit the remaining ARV doses.

Answered2025-07-12 14:59:35

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After completing vaccination shedule you should take only one dose of vaccine to boost the immunity.
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There is no need to take rest of vaccine.

Answered2025-07-12 14:48:56

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

Answered2025-07-12 14:46:11

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Need few more details Kindly consult

Answered2025-08-02 06:14:18

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Do connect and consult

Answered2025-07-15 11:19:18

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Need few more details. Kindly consult for further management

Answered2025-07-15 06:05:02

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Yes only 0 and 3 are sufficient

Answered2025-07-13 03:02:42

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It will.suffice

Answered2025-07-12 16:36:41

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