Hello 👋 I’ve read your message carefully, and you’ve done well to take the rabies vaccine series — but there are a few important details you should know. Firstly, the rabies vaccine (ARV) should never be injected on the gluteal region (buttock), because fat in that area reduces vaccine absorption and may compromise protection. The correct sites are the deltoid (upper arm) for adults or the anterolateral thigh for children. Now, regarding your schedule — The standard post-exposure vaccination schedule is Days 0, 3, 7, 14, and 28 (the 5-dose Essen regimen). Since you missed your Day-14 dose, take it as soon as possible, even if today is Day-28 — don’t skip it. Then, take your final (Day-28) dose after one week of the delayed one. This will help complete your immunity. You do not need to restart the entire series, but completing all 5 doses correctly is important. Also, if the bite was deep or bleeding, rabies immunoglobulin (RIG) should be considered if not already taken. To summarize: Don’t panic — you’re still within the safe window. Take your next ARV dose now (preferably deltoid). Ensure future doses are intramuscular in the upper arm. If you’d like me to personally review your vaccination dates and tell you exactly which dose to take next and when, you can message me directly on WhatsApp —nine three two six zero two zero five three six — for a private consultation. I’ll help you ensure you’re fully protected and safe from rabies — no need for confusion or fear anymore.

extra dose isnt required you can take the missed day dose on the next available day and the 28th day dose can be taken 1-2 days later also its absolutely fine since antibodies production is already started in the body

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Take 5 doses complete Take the missed dose asap Then take 28th day dose Dont tke two doses on same day

Hi , complete your vaccination schedule ..,

It would be better if you complete the vaccination schedule according to standard regimen as 0,3,7,14,28th day(5doses) Since you have taken 3 doses and missed on 14th day  , Take remaining doses ( don't take extra dose) For more queries connect with me on practo

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There are two types of rabies vaccines, one given to muscle other to sub cutaneous. If ur taking at gluteal it is intra muscular. So according to who it has to be 4 doses. If u have missed last dose please do take it asap

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No need for extra dose

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No more need of ARV Ideally injection should be given in deltoid, but no harm if given in glutes

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If you have been completely vaccinated according to the Immunisation Schedule in your childhood, the recent 3 doses are enough to boost your immunity against rabies. No matter where the vaccine is administered, either your glutes or arms, it is the course to be taken.

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It is ideal to complete 4 doses as per latest protocols. Days: 0,3,7,28. Along with a TT injection on Day 0. Arm/Glutes doesnt matter as long as its taken aspectically. Care for the affected area is also must. Wash and use antibiotics cream till wound completely healed.

Take the remaining dose dont worry

Yes u can take one more dose Need not worry if u r not sure of bite or scratch

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