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Rabies vaccine
I have taken rabies vaccine in 2021 January full 5 dose course then in 2023 Feb maybe due to some exposure
I am now scratched again by a stray cat and started my vaccine course again I wanted to ask can I stop taking vaccines as someone has said it is harmful to take so many rabies vaccine as it can cause paralysis and death? Is it true?? Please help
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Dear pt. Just repeat the booster , however , now the guidelines for 3 dosages is also available...
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Hi,
if you have completed your full rabies vaccine course in yrs before recent injury its okay.
Kidly consult as depending on your injury you might need to retake the vaccine
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keep the wound clean and dry.
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please connect ASAP
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Dr. Abuzar Parray
General Physician
3 yrs exp
Anantnag
You just need to clean the wound and take a booster dose no need for a full course of vaccine
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Najeeb T
General Practitioner
9 yrs exp
Malappuram
Yes take booster doses
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Dr. Himani Shah
General Physician
9 yrs exp
Rajkot
Need to consult
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Dr. Vinod Kumar Verma
General Physician
9 yrs exp
Gurgaon
According to your query you want to know about the rabies vaccine and it's side effects.
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Please take consultation for better evaluation and best Treatment.
Health Tips
Please follow good life style as
take plenty of fluid and
take less spicy and fatty foods and
take protein containing food and
do breathing exercise regularly and
keep positive attitude to fight any disease and any problem of your life
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
General Physician
10 yrs exp
Dehradun
Need few more details
Kindly consult
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