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Im taking my anti rabies vaccine according to the 0, 7 ,21 schedule. I took my 0 dose on 15. When is my 7th and 21 schedule. Pls clarity this doubt.

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Its 7 and 21 days counting, starting from 15th. ...  Read More

If the first dose of anti-rabies vaccine (ARV) and rabies immunoglobulin (RIG) is given on Day 1 (instead of Day 0), then what should be the schedule of next 4 doses of ARV? Note: dog bite was from vaccinated pet dog

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Next doses should be same as prescribed considering day 1 as Day 0 ...  Read More

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Can I cry after taking anti rabies vaccine. Will the tears have any effect on the anti rabies vaccine efficiency ?

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I have taken Covishield on June, and today got scratched by a cat. I took anti rabies vaccine today and started my course. Can I take my Covid second dose after 1 week of completion of anti rabies as it is scheduled then.

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Today while i was laying on the bed one rat bite me on neck . On may 2023 itself i took 2 took anti rabies booster dose 1st on 19th may and tetanus also and 2nd anti rabies on 23rd may . Do i need any more ?? My previous vaccine schedule In year 2021 feb i took 5 normal anti rabies vaccine and 1 tetanus shot.In September 2021 i took 2 normal anti

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Doctor, I got bite from doctor. SO please tell me what is the cost of anti rabies vaccine and the time duration

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Hello there. I can understand your concern. You got a bite from a doctor? Are you serious? I don't think doctor and dog is the same thing. Consult a general physician in person for further evalua ...  Read More

Doctor my sister completed her 4 Dose intradermal anti rabies vaccination schedule Day 0 3 7 28 ( 4 month's ago) and today on 9th November a street dog scratch her with nails with minor little bit blood comes out no wound so should she need to take anti rabies vaccine again? If YES then how many doses again full 4 doses??

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No need to get her vaccinated. Wash the area with plenty of soap and water for minimum ten minutes She is already immunised 4 months ago Nothing to worry about ...  Read More

I have taken anti rabies vaccine after dog bit I have taken 2 doses. Can I have intercourse with my partner will it affect the anti rabies vaccine efficiency .

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Yes you can. For better results consult online with history. ...  Read More

Can a person taking anti rabies vaccine eat mushroom will it cause any effect on the vaccine which I take ?

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Hello sir, Needs proper history and clinical discussion, download my personal app or consult directly on practo *You can have chat, audio or video call discussion* http://arth.link/vrclinic Or https: ...  Read More

I was bitten by a dog and taking anti rabies vaccine .Can I eat mushroom after taking antirabies vaccine?

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Hello sir, Needs proper history and clinical discussion, download my personal app or consult directly on practo *You can have chat, audio or video call discussion* http://arth.link/vrclinic Or https: ...  Read More

I got the last 4th dose of Anti rabies vaccine on 16 May 2026 And Today 9JULY 2026 a dog bit me again Do i need to start a new course of rabies vaccine

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I have taken rabies vaccine 78 days ago today a dog bit me again do I need booster. I am scared plzz guide me

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You are on borderline. Arv vaccinne is valid upto 3 months ,but you are on 78 days ,so better if you go for boosters , because safety precaution is better than disease. ...  Read More

Hello Dcotor, please read my query carefully. While i took rabies vaccine from a government medical on 20th jun 2026. I saw the vial was already used and out of fridge. Kept in a table at normal temperature. A nurse gave me the vaccine from same vial. Asked her how much time the vial was outside she told 3 hours. My query - does this vaccine effec

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Based on this, you are experiencing substantial anxiety regarding the temperature stability, storage conditions, and eventual efficacy of these vaccine doses. However, for a proper diagnosis of your e ...  Read More

Hello Dcotor, please read my query carefully. While i took rabies vaccine from a government medical on 20th jun 2026. I saw the vial was already used and out of fridge. Kept in a table at normal temperature. A nurse gave me the vaccine from same vial. Asked her how much time the vial was outside she told 3 hours. My query - does this vaccine effec

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The answer for your queries can be answered by the instructions and vaccine details given in the specific brand which the vaccine is produced. ...  Read More

A week ago I saw some bats flying over me. I rushed and then felt something hit/brush my hair. When I checked there was nothing. I’m being very anxious since then but doctors say Indian bats are megabats and they don’t carry rabies. However, the bats i saw above me were really small. I also got two booster doses in Feb and it’s been 4 months since

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I got two boosters dose of anti-rabies vaccine in Feb. 2026. Approx 4 months before. 2 days before at around 7:30 pm I saw a couple of bats flying above me and then 2-3 mins later I felt something touch/hit my head but when I looked back nothing was there. Should I get boosters again? I got two doses in Sep 2025 as well and 4 doses before that.

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

I have visited fruit vendors for shopping there was rush in that market and many street dogs were Roming.. I was purchasing something and one street dog pass by me very close.. Also I am not aware if that street dog was sniffing or something... In this situation do I need to take rabies vaccine??? (I did not get any scratch or bite... But not aware

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Forget about any vaccination. You are safe. ...  Read More

I got my full anti rabies vaccine Last dose 4th on 15 may 2026 I got bit by dog today again on leg And i have typhoid fever Is arv full effective during my typhoid infection fever During my infection Or i need to start over arv

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I had asked a question recently and that question was "If a person had dog saliva on their clothes or skin from a dog barking about 1 minute earlier, and that saliva somehow got transferred from that person into my eyes or a cut on my face, would this be considered an exposure?" Many doctors said that this counts as an exposure and that vaccinatio

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If I take the 2nd dose of anti-rabies vaccine for re-exposure in the morning, and then a dog bites me at night causing bleeding, do I need an extra dose?

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Not needed , just continue with your shedule , if it is category-3 wound -just give anti rabies immunoglobulins arround the wound ...  Read More

In Sep 2025 i completed 4 Doses of Rabies vaccine and after one month oct 2025 i re-exposed and took 2 more doses ..and now 27 April 2026 ...I re exposed again ..so need more vaccines?...or sufficient

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Yes, better go for full course ...  Read More

I had a unknown scratch on hand that broke the skin hut no bleeding i was in outdoor and also little drunk i was anxious about dog scratch so i took the vaccine 4 days after the scratch and I completed the vaccine schedule now the scratch is now past 5 months can I still get rabies

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No as u complete the vaccine, no rabies. Relax. Drink less. ...  Read More

I completed my 5th dose of Anti rabies vaccine on 9 april 2026.Yesterday night a rat bite me and it was bleeding.Do I need anti rabies vaccine again?

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Does anti rabies vaccine (ARV) are usually needed after a rat bite?please tell me what should be done after rat bite or scratch?

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After taking the full dose of anti-rabies vaccine, for how long is it not necessary to get re-vaccinated if bitten again by a dog or cat?

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For 1 year no vaccination But if street dogs bite again and old vaccination time is for 6months you should take 2 booster dose ...  Read More

First issue - I have taken rabies vaccine 4 years ago. This week on Tuesday a dog just grazed me . In the sense his body grazed my foot and ran away there was no bite. Will I get rabies from this or do I need to take the vaccine again.

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You don't need a Rabies vaccine. But since you shared this, do check your records for when you took a tetanus toxoid inj too( Inj TT). If it's been more than 6 yrs ,best to repeat it. ...  Read More

I have completed my rabbies vaccine (0,3,7,28)on Feb 1st week for monkey little scratch but not bleeding.nov 4th week I got scratched by cat on my right leg.on that time there was no bleeding .after that I did nt notice any on that area.its only burning sensation on that time of scratch.after 10days I notice my leg little bit of scratch on my leg.

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Hello, I understand your concern. Given your vaccination history (0,3,7,28) and the nature of the subsequent exposures, your risk level needs a precise clinical review of the timeline. With 27 years o ...  Read More

I took my rabies booster dose one month ago and today i got a minor scratch will i need to get another booster dose

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No u r under vaccine. So u don't need. U r safe ...  Read More

During anti rabies vaccination period between 4th and 5th dose ,dog scratch me then what can I do??I took ERIG on 2024.

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Few years ago I was biiten by a dog mistakenly I went to normal medical store to take anti Rabies vaccine he administer booster on wrong dates/schedule. When I get to know that my anxiety reached very high I started reading about rabies and got to how serious this disease after that I get myself tested rabies anti bodies test got consultation from

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Hi.Glad that you reached out. I would advise you to consult a psychiatrist first.They will assess and see if medications is needed or only therapy will suffice. Based on it you can then consult a psyc ...  Read More

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