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Rabies vaccine
I've taken Rabies post exposure prophylaxis,I've taken first three doses by intradermal route but because I was in different city for the fourth dose ,they have given me the intramuscular route for my 4th dose, is this okay or is there anything to worry? And the brand was also different for the fourth dose
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Your situation:
• First 3 doses → intradermal (ID)
• 4th dose → intramuscular (IM), different brand
Next Steps
• Complete remaining doses (if any) as per schedule
• No need to restart the full course
• Ensure:
– Proper wound care was done
– All doses taken on correct days
Health Tips
• Try to stick to one route (ID or IM) in future if possible
• Always keep vaccination records
• Don’t delay scheduled doses
• Avoid overthinking minor variations in administration
⚠️ Red flags (rare):
• Missed doses
• Improper schedule
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