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Rabies booster dose related
Hello,I have had completed my rabies PEP (5 dose) on 28th April 2026(5th dose) with Rabivax-S.
I checked my rabies antibody level on 12th July 2026 with value of 3.21 Eu/ml.
On 9th August 2026 an aggressive stray dog passed very close to my leg.So out of fear I took one booster of Rabivax-S on 10th August 202.
Now I feel I took this booster shot unnecessarily.Is there any harm if I don't take second booster now?I am worried if getting so many vaccines can cause any side effects.
So far no major side effects
Please advise.Thanks
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Relax, no harm done. With a titre of 3.21 IU/ml you were already well protected, and there was no exposure on 9th August anyway - a dog passing close to your leg with no bite, scratch or lick on broken skin needs nothing. That extra Rabivax-S dose was unnecessary but completely safe, and it will only have pushed your antibody level higher. Do not take the second booster, and no more rabies shots unless there is a real bite or lick on a wound in future. Extra rabies vaccine doses do not accumulate as toxicity; at most a sore arm or mild fever for a day. If you want reassurance on paper, we can go through your reports on a Practo consult.
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No second booster needed now; just watch the injection site for a few days. If a real bite or bleeding scratch happens in future, wash 15 minutes with soap and get seen the same day. Ping me on Practo consult if any new exposure.
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To clarify — a dog merely passing close to your leg without any actual bite, scratch, or lick on broken skin/mucosa isn't a WHO Category II or III exposure, so it doesn't require a booster at all, regardless of antibody levels. Your July titer of 3.21 EU/mL is well above the protective threshold (0.5 EU/mL), so you were already adequately protected. The booster you took on 10th August wasn't harmful, just unnecessary — rabies vaccine doesn't carry meaningful risk from an extra dose, so no need to worry on that front, and you do not need a second booster now. That said, since you're anxious about future exposures and vaccine frequency, it may help to go through when boosters are actually indicated (only for confirmed Category II/III bites going forward, given your current immune status) so you're not second-guessing every future incident. Happy to walk through this in a consult if it'd help put your mind at ease
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Booster dose is not required for 3 months after the last dose of vaccine.
So you took it unnecessarily. However, there is no side effects so be relaxed about it.
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Not needed
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Since you already took one extra dose on 10 August, don't take another dose merely because you feel you need to complete a booster schedule. One unnecessary dose is unlikely to cause serious harm; local pain, swelling, fever or mild systemic symptoms can occur.
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U are safe no need to worry
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No side effects. STAY CALM AND DO YOUR WORK WITHOUT ANY STRESS REGARDING THIS
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As per you details
No there is no requirement for another booster dose stay calm no tension at all
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According your statement 5 doses of Rabies Vaccination ( post- Exposure -Prophylaxis) has been completed
And Rabies antibody value is good
Enough to protect from Rabies infection..
Another Rabies dose was not necessary as there's no history of 2nd episode of Dog bite/ Exposure.
Booster Dose Schedule for Post Exposure Prophylaxis..
1) Day - 0 Give fist Booster dose after Exposure
2) Day - 3 Give 2nd and final Booster dose
3) Rabies Immunoglobulin ( RIG) not needed.
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No need to worry.
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No any harm, no side effects. Don't worry
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No side effects of the booster dose. As any vaccine sideeffects will be seen in 24 -48 hours of dose.
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No side effect, its totally safe.
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
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Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
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Avoid fried and spicy food
Water intake more
Green leafy vegetables more
Fiber meal
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Do connect and consult
Will help u
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Needs evaluation
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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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There are no side effects. Don’t worry.
Any side effects and reaction will happen with in 24 hours, if they were any .
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Do consult
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