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Anti Rabies vaccination
I have completed 5 doses of vaccine in month of june this year, last dose taken on june and I again got bitten by dog and doctor told me to get the 5 doses of vaccine again, so I have taken all 5 doses again, would there be any side effects I should be worried about?
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You’ve done very well by completing both vaccine courses. However, if you had already completed a full 5-dose rabies vaccination series within the past 6 months, the second full 5-dose course was not necessary — only 2 booster doses (on day 0 and day 3) would have sufficed.
There’s no major harm or serious side effect expected even after receiving extra doses, but some people may experience mild fever, fatigue, body aches, or local pain and redness at the injection site. These are self-limiting and resolve within a few days.
Next time, if any dog bite occurs within 3–6 months of full vaccination, please consult a specialist before repeating the entire course — it can save you unnecessary doses and discomfort.
If you’d like me to review your exact vaccine schedule and guide you on future bite management and antibody protection, you can book a private consultation with me here — I’ll explain everything clearly and make sure you’re fully protected.
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Hello, protocol for a previously vaccinated person who is re-exposed to rabies is different from that for an unvaccinated person. A person who has completed a full rabies vaccination course typically does not need the full series of shots again.
If you want detailed discussion on it, you can directly contact me on practo.
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Hi. I understand your concern. As far as known there are cases of side effects of anti rabies vaccine reported, rather than administration related side effects. Watch for any symptoms. If feeling any difficulty, it's better to evaluate at the hospital.
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Any person taking Anti-rabies vaccine can suffer the side effects of Anti-rabies vaccine, irrespective of the number of doses he has taken earlier. But there are no special side effects if you have taken Anti-rabies vaccine earlier.
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Reach out on video call consultation to discuss and know what are the preventative measures.
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No need to worry….
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No need to worry. No side effects
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No adverse effects with 5 doses of ARV, you need not be concerned
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No side effects!...
Did u tell doc that u taken 5 days previously??...
Only two doses enough! .
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No side effects stay away from dogs next time
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Only 2 doses has to take
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You needed only two doses only.
Nevertheless you have already taken full course , don't worry,no side effects
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Only 2 doses. Also, need some details about previous erig status. So, kindly consult for more details and proper advice
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There's no side effects with the vaccine, need not to worry
For more queries connect with me on practo
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Don't worry, vaccine is neutral. No side effects
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Hey ,
This is Dr.Nikhil
don't worry
if there were not any side effects at or during
mostly there would not be any.
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Need few more details
Kindly conned.
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Side effects could be. But u r safe from rabies. Kindly consult with me on 94 two six eight six 78 nine six.
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Needs to be evaluated
Do consult
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Dr. Shivani B
General Practitioner
Bangalore
No side effects
Oly 2 doses were enuf for re exposure but no problem
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Dr. Sajid Ali
General Practitioner
4 yrs exp
Kanpur
No side effect, nothing worry
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Dr. Sanghpriya Gautam
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Delhi
No need to worry
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Dr. Marini Vanitha
General Physician
12 yrs exp
Kakinada
No side effects.
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Dr. Davra Kaushalkumar Dilipbhai
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Not worry
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Dr. Nazia Begum M.G
General Physician
15 yrs exp
Belgaum
No need to worry
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Dr. Mohini Jadhav
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Mumbai
No side effects no worries
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Dr. Bandaru Venkata Satya Sujit
General Physician
11 yrs exp
Vizianagaram
Since you completed a full 5-dose anti-rabies vaccination series in June this year, you were already well-protected. In case of a new dog bite within 6–12 months, only 2 booster doses (on Day 0 and Day 3) are recommended — not the full 5-dose schedule again.
However, even if you’ve taken all 5 doses once more, there’s no cause for concern. Rabies vaccines are inactivated (killed) vaccines and are generally very safe. The most you might experience are mild local reactions such as pain, redness, or mild fever, which settle on their own.
No serious long-term side effects are expected.
For future exposures within a year, remember that only 2 booster doses are needed.
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Dr. Ishwa Vaderia
General Physician
1 yrs exp
Rajkot
Need to consult
Contact on 9three28010077
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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