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I have taken 5 doses of rabies vaccination after being scratched by a pet dog. The last dose was Nov 2021. I'm currently feeding some stray dogs and puppies. Should i get another booster shot as a precaution?

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Not required. However if there is an incidence of bite, please get a prophylactic booster then.Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and prov ...  Read More

I took 5 vaccines of Rabipur in 1998 , further taken 3 booster dose of Rabipur from 1999 to 2000 , further, taken booster dose of 2 Rabipur vaccines in 2001( approximately & roughly remembered not sure about the perfect date & year. Further, taken 2 booster dose of Rabipur vaccine in 2005 ( perfectly remembered the year), further taken ser

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I had taken 5 shots of rabipur last year then on Feb-2022 took 2 booster shots approximately 8 months I'm an healthy individual How long it will protect me from dog/cat scratch/bite

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult. ...  Read More

Hello doctors, My anti rabies vaccination schedule: January 2021: 5 full dose of Abhayrab August 2021: 2 booster doses of Abhayrab September 2021: 1 booster dose of Rabipur 10 days ago, my guinea pig bit me on my finger, no blood was drawn, should I get a booster dose?? My guinea pig is alive after 10 days.

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How many booster dose are required after 1 year of complete course of rabies vaccination, what if he took more booster dose?

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I took rabies vaccination 5 months Now I took rabies booster it is of different brand can it create a problem?

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It won't create any problem unless both brands have same drug and dose. ...  Read More

I completed my rabies vaccination course in February but I just got bitten by a dog recently in the month of April, do I need to go for a booster dose ? if not how long will the vaccine last ?

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Hello , thankyou for contacting practo,It is safe if you get a booster dose.. kindly put it.. becoz there is no cure for rabies. Once you vaccinated it can lost up to 3 years.. it depends on your immu ...  Read More

I got my initial rabies vaccination series from August 25th to September 22nd, five doses. A cat scratched me on 8th December. I got my booster dose today (11th dec). Will the booster dose be effective? Will there be any problem from taking the vaccine within 2 months from the original vaccination?

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I took 5 rabies vaccination shot on 3-09-21 Now as on 3-02-22 I took one shot of rabies booster next and last booster shot on 6-02-22 As I was bitten by cat How long it'll protect me from rabies

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Booster is not necessarily needed ...  Read More

Doubt For Rabies Booster doses that is given on Day 0 and Day 3 that is 2 doses Regimen [Note - I am not asking for 4-5 doses of the Primary Rabies regimen given for the First Time ] Is there no need for rabies re-vaccination if a person is bitten by a dog again within 3 months (90 days) after completing the rabies booster doses ? ( Note - here I

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Yes. The 90 day concept remains same for the booster dose as well. If you have been fully vaccinated in the last 3 months, and were bitten by a rabid animal in that 3 month period, you DO NOT need to ...  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 significant anxiety regarding the stability and effectiveness of your vaccine doses. However, for a proper diagnosis of your exact immunization safety and to determ ...  Read More

I want to know if indirect rabies exposure is possible, my scenario is that a cow sneezed or exhaled lightly on my arm and hand though it's nose, then I went home and washed my arm with soap but maybe forgot to wash my hand and then 15 minutes later I inserted finger inside my nose with my maybe unwashed hand, out of fear i took booster shot very n

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I want to know if indirect rabies exposure is possible, my scenario is that a cow sneezed or exhaled lightly on my arm and hand though it's nose, then I went home and washed my arm with soap but maybe forgot to wash my hand and then 15 minutes later I inserted finger inside my nose with my maybe unwashed hand, out of fear i took booster shot very n

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I completed my 5 dose of vaccination on 17th of May2026 and last Tuesday while playing with my cat it bit me a little and scratched me. Should I take the vaccination again or I am immune

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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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I completed a full course of anti-rabies vaccination on 27 November 2023. Subsequently, on medical advice, I received a booster dose (Day 0) on 9 December 2024 following an exposure from my own dog. Today, while playing with my dog, it scratched me and also attempted to bite me. Later during bathing, I experienced a mild burning sensation on my leg

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the skin remains mostly intact with no open wound or bleeding, and the domestic dog is fully vaccinated and behaving normally so no need ...  Read More

A stray cat was in my room the cat was resting on a blanket , i opened the door and the cat saw me and ran and bumped into my feet later I investigated my feet on phone camera under magnification,i found nothing but a mm black dot (with no bleeding at all) on my toe, i didn't felt any pain there nor i felt the prick ,idk whether it was there before

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Based on your detailed description, this is considered a Category I exposure according to the World Health Organization (WHO) and National Rabies Control Program guidelines. Rabies is transmitted only ...  Read More

Since I had full vaccination in 2025 and had completed 2 boosters on19 April 2026, and this new scratch happened within about 2 weeks of boosters which is 3 may 2026 — do I need to take rabies vaccine again, or am I already protected?

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In my opinion u don't need to take booster again but plz consult a physical for the same ...  Read More

I completed a full rabies vaccination course (Day 0, 3, 7, 14, 28) on 19 March 2025 I also received ERIG/ARS at that time Recently, I had a minor cat scratch and took rabies booster doses on April 16 (Day 0) and April 19 (Day 3), 2026 Now again, on May 3, 2026, a street cat scratched me directly (no clothing in between) This time there was visi

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For a patient who completed a full primary series in 2025 and, crucially, received a 2-dose booster series (Day 0, 3) just two weeks ago (April 16–19, 2026), the level of rabies neutralizing ant ...  Read More

Last month I took a booster dose of rabies and again by a cat and it was bleeding for a few seconds then stopped. I washed it properly. Do i need another booster?

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I am currently on a rabies vaccination. I am worried about a potential hiv exposure during the vaccination is ongoing. will the hiv exposure reduce my rabies vaccine effectiveness??

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Continue the rabies vaccination schedule, It will not affect , If u have any doubt means consult the online practo ...  Read More

I would like to seek your advice regarding possible rabies exposure again. I completed my full rabies vaccination course (intradermal, 0.2 ml) I took vaccination on 6 March, 9 March, 13 March, and the final dose on 4 April. On 9 April just after 5 days of completing my vaccination, I had a minor incident where a street dog’s teeth made slight

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You will have to take 2 doses again as you recently completed the entire course. ...  Read More

I completed full rabies vaccination 4 dosage on 19th of February 2026 along with tt vaccine. But I got scratched today by an unvaccinated stray cat and I washed the area thoroughly with soap and water and disinfected it. Do i need to take full vaccination again?

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Nothing to do. You're covered. Good job washing the area. ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, What is true real rabies intradermal dose quantity in ml. Few says its .1ml one side only in day 0, means total .1ml and few says .1ml both side in day 0, Means total .2ml. What is the correct one!! Very much confused. Please clarify the correct one.

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0.1ml at 2 site’s ID ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, I took rabies booster dose 15 days before. Now on 3rd aprl 26 i ate cat contaminated food. I took vaccine on 4th aprl 26. I told them to give booster dose. I lost my last prescription so they gave me full course. Today i took day 0 on both deltoids intradermal. Is there any nagative impact i took full course instead of booster. Shoul

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My mother is currently completed her 2nd of vaccine for dog bite yesterday and going through series of vaccination and yesterday again my dog scratched her on her hand the wound didn't bleed but there is a skin cut like a line. So does she need again vaccine or she can continue the normal series of vaccination?

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I got my full series of rabies vaccination last month and in July 2025 also again 2 days back I got scratched on chin by my pet dog which is not vaccinated and it is 3 months old pet. The scratch is like line but it didn't bleed and I think skin is not peeled.

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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

Hey yesterday one street dog lick on my finger for a second... although I can't see any wound on my finger..so shall I go for vaccination?? And i have already done 5 dose of vaccination 5 years back but on buttock and 2 booster on 2023 I m really worried from yesterday

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You need to evaluate properly first. Can you share the image where dog is lick ,bite etc.your risk is negligible If dog only lick. ...  Read More

I completed a full course of anti-rabies vaccination on 27 November 2023. Subsequently, on medical advice, I received a booster dose (Day 0) on 9 December 2024 following an exposure from my own dog. On 8th February 2025, I experienced a minor exposure again from the same dog. The dog is healthy and fully vaccinated, receiving regular annual anti-ra

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If the bite was minor and the skin remained intact without any true break or puncture, it is considered a Category I exposure, and rabies vaccination is generally not required, especially if the dog i ...  Read More

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