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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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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

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

Hi, I was scratched by a stray cat yesterday. Previously, I completed a full 5-dose rabies vaccination series after a first cat scratch, and I received two booster doses on January 25 and 28 this year after a second cat scratch. The recent scratch is minor with no bleeding. Given that the cat is a stray, do I need any additional rabies treatment or

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Get your rabies antibody titer test done. If the antibodies are within recommended range u don't need to worry ...  Read More

Five days ago, while I was standing in traffic near a dark tree/park area and looking toward the traffic, I suddenly felt something small and flying brush the right side of my nose and then my right eyelashes. I did not see a bat and I don't know what it was. I have previously completed rabies vaccination: last regular dose 07/12/2025, boosters on

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Since you are not sure what it was, it’s better to visit some nearby clinic for assessment of the injury, because bat bite can be extremely small and unnoticeable. As you have completed full dose of ...  Read More

Hi doctor, I have taken the rabies vaccine from a government PHC near me because i got a small scratch from a cat's nail. I took 4 doses as prescribed by the PHC. My last dose was on 02/09/2026 (2nd September 2026) But I'm not satisfied with the government Rabies Vaccine at PHC because the PHC near me does not follow proper protocol and vaccine sto

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Hello Doctor, I am from odisha. In government medical rabies booster intradermal they giving .05ml one side instead of 0.1ml. ------- They told in full course they are giving total .1ml in both deltoids but in booster they giving half dose .05ml in one deltoid....... Is this true ??

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It is 0.1 mL through intra dermal route. ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, I am from odisha. In government medical rabies booster intradermal they giving .05ml one side instead of 0.1ml. ------- They told in full course they are giving total .1ml in both deltoids but in booster they giving half dose .05ml in one deltoid....... Is this true ??

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Booster dose is 0.1 ml intradermally into 1 deltoid area on day 0 and 3 ...  Read More

Hi, I got my second and last booster shot on 7th Aug, then 10 days later on 17th Aug, I got minor scratch from a stray cat. 1 drop of blood in saw. Nothing much. Am I still protected from booster shots or do I need to get shots again ?

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You have to repeat boosters at day 0 and 3. Since it is category 3 exposure ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, If previously vaccinated person taking rabies booster doses intradermally. What will be quantity in ml on day 0........... I mean it will be same quantity as a full course on day 0 OR It will be less quantity? .......... Please clarify intradermal Full course day 0 in ml and booster dose day 0 in ml.

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Dose is same doesnt differ ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, If previously vaccinated person taking rabies booster doses intradermally. What will be quantity in ml on day 0........... I mean it will be same quantity as a full course on day 0 OR It will be less quantity? .......... Please clarify intradermal Full course day 0 in ml and booster dose day 0 in ml.

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Day 0 in full course pep 0.1 ml into both deltoid areas at 2 different sites intradermally Day 0 in booster dose is 0.1 ml at 1 site intradermally into the deltoid area of 1 arm ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, Can anyone please clarify quantity for intradermal rabies vaccine? For day 0 Also for intradermal booster dose? For day 0 I am confused!! Please help.

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For Post Exposure Intradermal Dose is 0.1 ml on 2 site (Right and left deltoid) on Day 0,3,7,28 Intradermal Booster dose is 0.1 ml on 1 site on either deltoid region on Day 0,3 ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, Can anyone please clarify quantity for intradermal rabies vaccine? For day 0 Also for intradermal booster dose? For day 0 I am confused!! Please help.

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The intradermal dose for the rebies vaccine is 0.1ml in each side of deltoid for 0,3,7,28 day ...  Read More

Today a street dog suddenly walked on my brother foot, and he had hang nail, but he can't see any scratches there, I just check with finger to check the any scratches on his feet and I had open small cut on my finger, do I need to rabies vaccination after

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No you don’t need vaccination.only if there direct contact of the dog’s saliva on your open wound you need vaccination for rabies ...  Read More

Today street dog suddenly walked on my brother foot and he has hangnail , he is not sure that he got scratch or saliva through his hangnail, I touched immediately to his foot after some time I touched my mouth with same hand , do I need rabies vaccination

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

Hi doctors, 8 days ago I got a small scratch from a cat's nail, it was a pet cat but the cat was unvaccinated. Today I got a 3rd dose of rabies from a government primary health care centre near me but the vaccine was kept out of the refrigerator for 3 hours at room temperature (it was already mixed with liquid and kept at room temperature on the ta

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Hi doctors, 8 days ago I got a small scratch from a cat's nail, it was a pet cat but the cat was unvaccinated. Today I got a 3rd dose of rabies from a government primary health care centre near me but the vaccine was kept out of the refrigerator for 3 hours at room temperature (it was already mixed with liquid and kept at room temperature on the

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you should repeat the dose with a fresh vial of vaccine which is kept under the refrigerator ...  Read More

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 un

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I got the first day 0 dose of rabies vaccine for a lick of dog on my fingertip wound the wound was very superficial no blood , but the private clinic gave me only arv and tetanus they didn't gave me rig, so what should i do i previously didn't had any vaccines

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Rabies wound management is based on WHO wound categories. Rabies Immunoglobulin (RIG) is given only for Category III exposures, which involve transdermal bites, scratches, or mucous membrane exposure. ...  Read More

Hi need urgent attention 50days ago I was scratched by a stray dog , no wound ,no bleed. I took 4 rabivax im route vaccines . 50days passed but I worried so much that can a disease breakthrough despite vaccination . Also feared that I took 4 doses ( 0 3 7 14days) . Skipped the 5th dose . Kindly help me on this topic , my antibodies on 23rd day w

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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 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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Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ...  Read More

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