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Rabies re exposure ongoing vaccine
Hello Doctor,
Please read my query carefully.
I was previously rabies intradermal ID vaccinated from a government medical 3 months before.
Again on re exposure i started vaccination ID again on 23jun 2026. Completed 0,3,7 and one dose left which is on 21st July 2026. But one street cat leaked my wound on 5th July 2026. I can't also check the cat as its a stray street cat.
So what will i do now. I am very much confused. And anxiety. Should i restart the vaccine again?
Please help me.
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No need to take it again. Earlier vaccination protects you till 3 months without any further doses. After 3 months also only 2 doses are needed.
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No need to revaccinate just complete the dose. No need to get anxious.
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Since the full vaccination schedule was completed previously and this is a re-exposure,You complete the recommended post-exposure schedule for this exposure as advised by your doctor
There is no need to begin the entire vaccination series again.
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Just complete remaining one dose that's enough
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No need of restarting the schedule, just complete the remaining dose. As you have already taken the full course prior so it is considered previously vaccinated individual.
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If a re-exposure occurs within 3 months of completing a rabies post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) course, or while actively undergoing proper re-exposure vaccination, you do not need to restart the entire vaccine series from the beginning. You should immediately and thoroughly wash the wound with soap and running water for at least 15 minutes to reduce viral load. Since you are already in the middle of a booster schedule and have received the initial doses, you should proceed to complete your remaining scheduled dose on July 21, 2026, as planned to maintain robust protection. Rabies immunoglobulin is not required for previously immunized individuals who are undergoing appropriate booster protocols
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Dr. Sachin Pariskar
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9 yrs exp
Pune
No need to restart ...complete your ongoing schedule
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Dr. Tangade Vishal Bhanudas
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Pune
Complete remaining schedule .
No need to restart schedule.
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Dr. Anisha Goyal
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Delhi
No need for again vaccination. Just complete your last dose.
Also tell me the first time you took ID doses, how many doses were those?
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