Rabies vaccination

2026-02-26 00:10:08
My son has a probable puppy scratch/bite. He completed all 5 doses of Anti rabies vaccination. But, the first dose was given in his buttocks, followed by other 4 doses in thigh. The wound healed completely. Is it ok that his first dose was on buttocks.
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Don’t worry. That’s not an issue.

Answered2026-02-28 07:06:48

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Answered2026-02-27 13:26:35

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Answered2026-02-27 13:21:32

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Answered2026-02-27 04:30:04

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Kindly consult for detailed advice

Answered2026-02-26 16:32:39

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Its ok , they  follow proper guidelines,  no worry.

Answered2026-02-26 14:51:34

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Answered2026-02-26 14:32:35

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Need some more details kindly consult

Answered2026-02-26 14:22:19

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For rabies vaccine (intramuscular schedule): • Correct site = Deltoid muscle (upper arm) in adults and older children • In small children → Anterolateral thigh • ❌ Gluteal (buttock) injection is NOT recommended Why? Because fat layer in buttocks can reduce vaccine absorption → leading to lower antibody response. Now in your son’s case: • 1st dose → buttock • Remaining 4 doses → thigh • Full 5-dose schedule completed • Wound healed • No symptoms Important point: If only one dose was given in buttock and the remaining 4 were correctly administered, protection is usually still adequate. WHO guidance states: If a dose is given in gluteal region, it should ideally be repeated properly. But since: • 4 subsequent doses were correctly given • Schedule completed • No high-risk exposure ongoing This is generally considered acceptable, especially because multiple correct doses followed.
Next Steps
If this exposure was recent: ✔ No need to restart full course ✔ No need to panic If you want absolute confirmation: ✔ Rabies antibody titer (RVNA) test can be done Protective level ≥ 0.5 IU/mL In most cases, after 4 correctly administered doses, immunity is sufficient. If this was: • Category III exposure • And vaccine reliability is in doubt • And child is immunocompromised Then antibody testing is strongly advised. Otherwise, no additional action needed now.
Health Tips
Rabies vaccine failure is extremely rare when majority of doses are properly administered. If you tell me: • Child’s age • When vaccination was completed • Whether puppy was vaccinated/observed I can give you a final yes/no answer confidently. If you want structured confirmation and documentation-based guidance, booking an online consultation will help ensure your child’s protection is fully adequate and remove any lingering doubt.

Answered2026-02-26 14:13:04

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Answered2026-02-26 13:52:34

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As per guidelines If re-exposure occurs within 3 months of completed PEP, no vaccine is required.
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You are good to go provided you had proper PEP of rabies vaccination earlier in February 2026

Answered2026-02-26 13:40:42

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Yes no problem

Answered2026-02-26 13:12:10

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Answered2026-03-03 17:15:54

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No issues because Rabies Post Prophylactic vaccination is Intramuscular Injection, As it is good muscle for Injection it is safe .
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If he has any symptoms please do consult any nearby physician or contact any of us in the app.
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Answered2026-02-28 17:26:54

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Nothing to worry

Answered2026-02-28 15:02:19

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

Answered2026-02-27 15:12:15

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Needs further evalaution Do consult

Answered2026-02-27 05:17:25

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It's ok

Answered2026-02-27 01:36:04

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It’s ok Still want to discuss Kindly contact by Practo

Answered2026-02-26 18:43:40

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No issue

Answered2026-02-26 16:56:49

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