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Suffering a bit rabies anxiety
January, there was an exposure from a dog, although it was an Indian breed dog from our own house. A similar incident happened again in March. At that time also, out of fear, I took two booster doses. According to WHO there is protection for up to 3 months. Even after knowing that, I still took the boosters out of fear on the 5th and 8th according to CDC
Yesterday, on 21st May, there was another exposure and there is a slight scratch on the skin. On 8th June, the 3-month period will end. After that, if I take another booster for , will it be harmful?
I have heard that taking boosters again and again can cause many side effects. Is taking 5 ARV doses and 3 booster doses (total 8 rabies vaccine doses within 6 months safe)? Or can it cause autoimmune diseases? What should I do now?
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Since you've already completed a full ARV course earlier, you have good immunity. For the new scratch on May 21, you only need 2 booster doses â day 0 and day 3. No full course required. Taking boosters after previous vaccination is completely safe and does not cause autoimmune diseases. The total number of doses you've taken is not harmful. Just take the 2 boosters for this latest exposure and you'll be well covered.
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Not required urgently
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Please consult to ckear your phobia . Online responses will confuse you because it needs full assessment .
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Need not worry at all.
Kindly consult to discuss the complete treatment plan.
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Kindly do connect and consult with me for better treatment plan and advice on your case
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Not needed now immediately.
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NOW U NEED FULL COURSE OF ARV
NEW REGIME BY WHO
FOUR DOSES
0, 3, 7, 28 DAYS.
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Not required as you are have taken it just 3month back( not complete) yet.
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No need to worry at all 👍🏻
Rabies vaccine boosters are safe and do not cause autoimmune diseases.
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
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No need
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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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Not required
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Suraj Sharma
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Do consult
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