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2025-06-30 09:18:07
Hello Doctor, I have taken rabies vaccine intra dermal 0 and 3 and both the times after injection the nurse at the hospital rubbed the injection site with cotton hardly. I heard that injection site must not be pressed. ? Will my vaccine give full protection?
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Rubbing is not advised but vaccine will still work. ✅ Continue next doses as scheduled.

Answered2025-07-02 12:48:45

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Sure it's going to work relax completely They are welcome trained so don't worry

Answered2025-07-02 08:18:22

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💉 Intradermal Vaccine Rubbing Concern 👋 Hello! Thank you for your message. Rubbing the site after an intradermal vaccine (like anti-rabies) is generally not advised as it can affect absorption and effectiveness.
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• Continue the remaining dose as scheduled.
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✅ Please avoid touching/rubbing the site again. Monitor for signs like increased swelling, redness, or pus. If the wheal (bleb) didn’t form or the vaccine leaked, please consult — a repeat dose might be needed. 🙏 Stay safe and feel free to follow up!

Answered2025-07-02 07:30:22

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Yes, just take the remaining doses on time.

Answered2025-07-01 09:12:38

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Rubbing is not recommended you complain to doctor or CMO , and ask taking action against her . It might cause swelling , pain .

Answered2025-07-01 09:06:20

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Rubbing on site is not advisable. ARV are for intradermal. So the vaccine is firmulated for slow release. Here your exposure is less harm why only 2 injection taken. So no need of worry

Answered2025-07-01 07:45:41

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Efficacy of vaccine is not reduced because of rubbing or not.

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Hello, Take balanced diet. For prescription please pay and consult or contact me at WhatsApp at +9195950eight7399. Thanks.

Answered2025-07-01 05:58:14

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If more than 14 days passed after dog bite nothing to worry Are you got Remaining doses ? If yes then don't worry

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Please know from the nurse correctly whether she has given the ARV Intradermal or intramuscular in upper forearm deltoid region

Answered2025-07-01 03:14:18

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The vaccine series you have received offers full protection, certainly not affected by rubbing.

Answered2025-06-30 23:55:33

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No problem

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Yes, don't worry.

Answered2025-06-30 14:33:22

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Hiiiii dear Patient Injection technique no doubt is crucial for prevention of rabies But also several other factors like potency Expiry date of vaccine In order to know ur health condition better n know more about it Connect with me over here

Answered2025-06-30 12:36:25

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Need few more details Kindly connect.

Answered2025-06-30 12:30:50

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Myth,  nothing like  that just masag highly. Vaccine  inthe body  so no problem.

Answered2025-06-30 11:48:16

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Yes it will . Take the remaining doses

Answered2025-07-02 02:15:56

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Dont get rubbed next time . No need to repete old doses

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need more information kindly consult

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Don't worry it doesn't affect efficacy of vaccine

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You mentioned taking intradermal rabies vaccines on day 0 and 3, and that the nurse rubbed the injection site each time. It's true that intradermal injections are usually not meant to be pressed or rubbed, as it can reduce the vaccine’s local absorption. However, rubbing briefly once or twice may not completely stop the vaccine from working. Protection still depends on the dose, schedule, and your immune response. 👉 For full peace of mind and next steps, I recommend you consult me directly here: https://www.practo.com/rewa/doctor/amit-kumar-patel-generalphysician

Answered2025-06-30 15:22:43

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Need few more details Kindly consult

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Needs to be evaluated. Do consult.

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It five full protection not worry

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

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