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My son is 5years old. I want to give 5years vaccines but I missed his vaccine card . without card can I get his vaccine

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Yes, ask your pediatrician for the same, ...  Read More

I have not taken any vaccine in my childhood besides polio drops . I am very worried . What other vaccines I must take at this age ?

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There is a list... consult in private chat window ...  Read More

Which vaccines are better for health? Covaccine or covishield? Is any person take vaccine? Any common side effects have vaccines?

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Both vaccines are equally good and effective as well. You can have anyone Most common Side effects of any live vaccine is mild Fever for weakness ...  Read More

Can i take vaccine 5 days before, during or after your periods . Is it safe to take vaccine during periods.

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It is safe to take vaccine during periods. ...  Read More

I have got a monkey in my home as pet and want to vaccinate her. what are the vaccines needed can anyone help me?

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Monkeys need to b vaccinated against rabies..n kindly visit to a doctor who will guide u regarding vaccination of monkey usually in India vaccines are available for dogs n cats but against rabies a mo ...  Read More

Having mild cold can i take vaccine.

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Take LCZ ...  Read More

Actually last week i completed rabies vaccine dose. So can i take covid vaccine ? what time gap between covid vaccine and rabies vaccine. so pls help me

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At least 4-6 weeks gap required ...  Read More

I had fever last 10 days ago please tell me I am able to take vaccine or not... because now I am ok .

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In this pandemic . Every fever is considered as Covid symptoms unless proved otherwise. You can take vaccine after 14 from the onset of fever. ...  Read More

My sister is suffering by cough and snizzing since last one day. Otherwise she does not have any other problems. In this situation can she take vaccine?

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Yes I still advice the same what about fever ...  Read More

Dear Doctor, Is there any other vaccine for 11 year old Children to protect them until Covid vaccine is rolled out for children ??

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Hi. There is no covid vaccine for children, only regular hand wash, mask and social distancing. ...  Read More

I had a unknown scratch on hand that broke the skin hut no bleeding i was in outdoor and also little drunk i was anxious about dog scratch so i took the vaccine 4 days after the scratch and I completed the vaccine schedule now the scratch is now past 5 months can I still get rabies

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No as u complete the vaccine, no rabies. Relax. Drink less. ...  Read More

I would like to hear tour opinion on flu vaccine given from 6 months. Is it necessary? How effective is it? My baby doesn't get flu, so I was thinking maybe it's not something to consider. Kindly advise

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Yes — I strongly recommend the flu vaccine for your baby At 6 months old, your baby is now old enough to receive their first flu shot. Babies this age are especially vulnerable. Infants under 1 year ...  Read More

I completed my 5th dose of Anti rabies vaccine on 9 april 2026.Yesterday night a rat bite me and it was bleeding.Do I need anti rabies vaccine again?

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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

Does anti rabies vaccine (ARV) are usually needed after a rat bite?please tell me what should be done after rat bite or scratch?

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After taking the full dose of anti-rabies vaccine, for how long is it not necessary to get re-vaccinated if bitten again by a dog or cat?

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For 1 year no vaccination But if street dogs bite again and old vaccination time is for 6months you should take 2 booster dose ...  Read More

Good evening I had my fifth last dose of ARV on 22/8/2025 . Now today I feel some tiny droplet of dog saliva came on my toe. Should I need again vaccinationbor there is no need . There is no wound Kindly help me.

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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

It's 5th dose of my rabies vaccine a day after the next day vaccine , I saw a cat hair nearby not on the site actually,After injection a drop of blood came so it turned like a brown healing skin it's intramuscular injection. Does cat hair strand from my dress has any risk .It's not directly from a cat but on dress .

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Nothing like that , you are safe no worry . ...  Read More

First issue - I have taken rabies vaccine 4 years ago. This week on Tuesday a dog just grazed me . In the sense his body grazed my foot and ran away there was no bite. Will I get rabies from this or do I need to take the vaccine again.

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You don't need a Rabies vaccine. But since you shared this, do check your records for when you took a tetanus toxoid inj too( Inj TT). If it's been more than 6 yrs ,best to repeat it. ...  Read More

Respected doctors Today I fell down on the road and bruised my knee. My last tetanus vaccine (normal tetanus vaccine + immunoglobulin, as prescribed for a dog bite) was taken in October 2024. Do I need to take tetanus vaccine again today? I have attached the picture of my bruise Please let me know.

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Better if you go for tetanus toxoid vaccine. Don't take risk.proper wound health management is also required . ...  Read More

I have completed my rabbies vaccine (0,3,7,28)on Feb 1st week for monkey little scratch but not bleeding.nov 4th week I got scratched by cat on my right leg.on that time there was no bleeding .after that I did nt notice any on that area.its only burning sensation on that time of scratch.after 10days I notice my leg little bit of scratch on my leg.

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Hello, I understand your concern. Given your vaccination history (0,3,7,28) and the nature of the subsequent exposures, your risk level needs a precise clinical review of the timeline. With 27 years o ...  Read More

I have complete full course of rabbies vac last month again a stray cat scratch me so again need vac

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

I have taken 2 dose of Ravivax-S vaccine on 28. 03.2026 and 31.03 2026 Now can I take vaccine of ABHAYRAB Vaccine OR RABIPUR Vaccine on 4.4.2026 instead of Ravivax-S vaccine? Kindly reply

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Please consult for details ...  Read More

What is your opinion on taking RSV vaccine for a 38 year old male who don't have any history of pneumonia or other severe respiratory illness. Bangalore climate causes frequent tiring cold attacks and throat infection with loss of sound . I have already taken flu vaccine and pcv13 ,ppsv23 combination. Who long does rsv vaccine immunity last?.

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At your age RSV vaccine is generally not needed, unless there is lowering of immunity due to some disease like diabetes or taking immune suppressive therapy. Adopt measures like use of face mask, re ...  Read More

My friend developed chickenpox symptoms on Friday night (21 Mar) and now has multiple blisters on the face and body, including inside the mouth and throat. I had very close contact for about 5 days (Wed–Sun, 19–23 Mar), This includes the 1–2 days before symptoms, when the virus is also contagious, so the exposure period has been c

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Take asap.best within 3 to 5 days after exposure.take in supervision of doctor if you are pregnant because its live vaccine.otherwise no problem if you are not immunocompromised or pregnant. So go for ...  Read More

Already completed 5 dose on 28 feb again a stray dog little scratch me but no wound n bleeding so...

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No need for further vaccination ...  Read More

Hi my 6 months baby is following government vaccines in Telangana. In govt they give 2 doses of MR vaccine. Is that enough or shall we take MMR vaccine in private clinic? What happens if we take 2 MR in Government and 1 MMR in private. Please help

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No adverse effects The 3rd dose you can take it in private ...  Read More

Hello everyone. My baby will complete 6 months tomorrow. We have given her government vaccines in Telangana state. Are government vaccines enough for her ? Or else we should give her extra vaccines which are provided by private clinics. If yes. Can you please tell me what vaccine should be given at a private clinic. At present she received 14 weeks

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Government vaccines cover essential protection, but private clinics offer additional vaccines for broader coverage. At 6 months, the Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP) recommends the Influenza (Flu) a ...  Read More

I take vaccine 0,3,7,28,35,38, intradermally two site and 42,53, day intradermally one site Then dog bite me after 30 day can I need vaccine now

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Not needed ...  Read More

My dog generally takes nobivac rabies shot yearly but today he is vaccinated with defensor brand rabies vaccine. Will his immunity become compromised for brand changing?he is 4years old now

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Change in brand for yearly vaccination is fine ...  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

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