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Feeling feverish after anti rabies injection is it normal to feel feverish after anti rabies injection.

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My mother aged 51 had an anti rabies injection a day ago now she's having chills and fever and her palms and feet are cold. What to do.

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HELLO, CONSULT A GENERAL PHYSICIAN M.D. TABLET FLEXONE TWO TIMES A DAY AFTER FOOD. As CHILLS ARE THEIR INJECTION VOVERAN 1 ML I'M STATE, IS ADVISABLE GIVES INSTANT RELIEF. O. K, BYE. ...  Read More

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My daughter who is 8 years old I got a scratch thru a monkey. She has got the first dose of anti rabies injection done. However the first injection has been put on her butt. Is it the correct part., I seen some of the articles where its been written that the injection has to be put on the arm or on the thigh. Kindly help and clarify on whether the

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Yes it has to be given in either arm or thigh...It's ok for the first dose now..From second dose on wards get it in thigh. ...  Read More

I take anti rabies vaccines without rig or hrig . 1st shot of anti rabies on buttock nd i read anti rabies om glutes does nt much effctive so i restart schedule after 5 days. Now i restart from 0 3 7 14 28. Bcz of 1 buttck inj i take 6 injection instead of 5. M wrrd nd dipressd bcz i take 6 inj in 35 days bt its neccsry to cmplt restrt schedule of

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This is not a Kidney related issue ...  Read More

Sir I was taking post-exposure anti rabies injection doses. I had exposure on 20th May 2019. So I took 5 doses of anti rabies injection and the fifth dose was on 17th June 2019. Out of these 5 doses, one dose was of Vaxirab, one was of Rabipur, one was of Xprab and two were of Abhayrab. After that on 19th June 2019 a street dog licked a wound on m

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Day 90 dose, is optional. It is ment to be given to people with high probability of re-exposure. ...  Read More

I was given 2 booster anti rabies vaccines on 14/03/2023 and 17/03/2023 respectively. Today morning around 5:00 am, a Mole rat (Chachunder) dashed at me, I felt little tinge, whether it bit/scratched I am not sure. Will I have to take Anti rabies injections again? Does the 3 months protection after taking ARV work for booster doses as well or only

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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

Is it compulsory to complete all the anti rabies shots? Pet dog bit me. Went to hospital for tetanus injection but they injected Arn 1 as well. My pet dog is fully vaccinated against rabies and I told them I don't want itNow they have told me to come according to the prescribed schedule And get five doses. It's been 6 hours since I was injected n

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

2 days ago a vaccinated dog bite my husband and he has taken TT injection in that day and today he got anti rabies injection will it harm my husband as someone told that if the dog is vaccinated you don't have to take injection. Please help

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It is true that if a completely vaccinated dog accidentally bites someone, then vaccination is not a must. But don't worry. Getting vaccination is not a harmful thing. Anyone can get the vaccination. ...  Read More

My 1 and half month vaccinated puppy bite me on my leg last night. Puppy is vaccinated. Do i need to get anti rabies injection?

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Hello there. I can understand your concern. There is no need as such. But, bear in mind that rabies is a dangerous viral infection which has close to 100 percent mortality rate. You don't want to ...  Read More

I took antirabies serum injection on 11th February Today again, on 28th of March, my Pet bit me on my left hand wrist. There was a bruise, but a blood didn't came, but it's just like blood is inside and it's swollen up and I washed it thoroughly with soap and water . I used pears as soap and washed it for 5 to 10 minutes continuously in the water

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You don’t need to any thing you already did everything…so chill.. ...  Read More

I took my full 4 dose Anti Rabies Vaccination course as follows:- Day 0 - 4/11/2025 Day 3 - 7/11/2025 Day 7 - 11/11/2025 Day 28 - 2/12/2025 So a few days later my pet vaccinated dog scratched me again and it bled a little. After consultation,I took the 2 booster doses as follows:- Day 0 - 9/12/2025 Day 3 - 12/12/2025 But on 12/12/2025 i.e the day m

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You have already completed the full 4-dose ARV schedule and also received the 2-dose booster (Day 0 & Day 3). A new bite on the same day does NOT require restarting vaccination. You are adequately pro ...  Read More

So I completed my full Anti Rabies Vaccination course as follows:- Day 0 - 4/11/2025 Day 3 - 7/11/2025 Day 7 - 11/11/2025 Day 28 - 2/12/2025 A day later on 3/12/2025, I got scratched by my vaccinated pet dog's paw and it bled a little. I immediately washed it with soap and water for around 15 minutes, put some dettol antiseptic solution on it and t

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If you want to discuss your problem in more detail, feel free to message me on WhatsApp at nine one one nine two five five six nine nine for a free detailed discussion* ...  Read More

So I did my full vaccination course as follows... Day 0 - 4/11/2025 Day 3 - 7/11/2025 Day 7 - 11/11/2025 Day 28 - 2/12/2025 A day later on 3/12/2025, my pet vaccinated dog scratched me with his paws and it bled a little. I immediately washed it with soap and water for 15 mins first, then with a dettol antiseptic solution and then rubbed anti bacter

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No need any extra vaccination. Your current course itself is enough for your protection ...  Read More

Hello. I was vaccinated earlier this year, received 4 doses of anti-rabies vaccine and last dose was on June 5th. In September I got two booster doses (25, 28). Now, on 24 October I had another exposure. A stray dog possibly scratched me but I haven't seen him since. That was the first and last time I saw the dog. Should I take 2 more boosters

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I was bitten by a cat but no bleed and visible wound but still I got anti rabies vaccination and tetanus but after 2 months I am bitten again by a cat no bleed or visible wound should I need to take vaccination again

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Good morning sir I have taken many times taken rabies vaccine But I don't check anti bodies level sir Which test better for anti bodies sir How many days result come sir Which precautions before test sir How much cost sir

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Hi! The best test to check rabies immunity is the Rabies Virus Neutralizing Antibody (RVNA) test. But before getting it done, it’s better to discuss your vaccination history to see if it’s really need ...  Read More

What is the time period that a anti rabies vaccine provides protection for some say that within three months after complete arv even with re exposure your safe and some say irrespective of the time you need two boosters

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During the anti rabies vaccination period if dog bite again then what should be done?? Please tell me

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It depends on the type of bite ( if its severe might require IG injections) Apart from that just continue the vaccination as scheduled and complete the course ...  Read More

I completed my Anti rabies vaccine on 17-10-2025.Today a dog scratch me.What can I do??please tell me

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You should consult for this If you're vaccinated then you need not worry about this ...  Read More

I have had 5 anti rabies injections, last one was on 24 sep 2025, I suspect that a friend of mine gave food to a stray dog and without washing hands fed me as well Am I at risk?

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I have completed my 5 dose anti-rabies vaccination by 10 June this year only, and 10 days back I got bit by street dog it was a small scratch few drops of blood. I thought I already have anti bodies but due to anxiety I am overthinking the situation. So my question is should I take the whole 5 dose anti-rabies vaccine again?

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You have completed a full 5-dose anti-rabies vaccination course recently (in June), which means your body already has strong protective antibodies. If a previously vaccinated person gets re-exposed wi ...  Read More

Will i need another anti rabbies vaccine if i get scratch from cat and i finish my anti rabies vaccine 20 days before

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Needs to be evaluated Do consult ...  Read More

My last dose of anti rabies vaccine was on 12 th September ... can i drink alcohol now ? How much tome it takes to develop antibodies after taking anti rabies vaccine.

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Antibodies develop with 7-14 days of vaccination. It is advisable to avoid alcohol after rabies vaccine due to risk of interactions and lowered immunity. ...  Read More

Hi have completed full course of anti Rabies vaccine last year few weeks back my pet dog bite me I took vaccine 0,3,7 he is doing fine should I take the last dose also..

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Since you completed a full course of Anti-Rabies Vaccine (ARV) last year, you are considered previously immunized. • In case of re-exposure (dog bite), only two booster doses are required — on Day 0 ...  Read More

If the first dose of anti-rabies vaccine (ARV) and rabies immunoglobulin (RIG) is given on Day 1 (instead of Day 0), then what should be the schedule of next 4 doses of ARV? Note: dog bite was from vaccinated pet dog

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Next doses should be same as prescribed considering day 1 as Day 0 ...  Read More

I got injected at Govt Hospital by nurse for Dog bite today. She uses one Vial for 4 people. I was 4th person. She Injected on my shoulder (Intramuscular). was the dose sufficient? Or I am still at High risk? The injection was so quick on shoulder. I feel nothing went inside my muscles. No bump, no pain. I doubt, whether she injected properly? How

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Hello Sir, Rabies vaccine vials are often shared between patients and that is normal, and sometimes the injection feels painless but still works. The main thing is to complete the entire vaccine sched ...  Read More

On 13 January,2024 I have completed 4 doses of Anti rabies vaccine. On 15&22nd May, I took two booster doses. Yesterday a dog ran over my leg, no visible mark of injury or bleeding, for safety doctor recommended to check if there is any mark of injury appeared before the 2nd dose, if it appears then take 4 doses, otherwise take 2 doses of boos

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Hlo sir Need more details history so if you would like to know more details about this problem, you can reach me on procto or for a free detailed consultation on WhatsApp at nine one one nine two five ...  Read More

In market there is new anti rabies vaccine called Thrabis doctor said it's only 3 dose are enough I want to know like normal 5 dose anti rabies vaccine gives 3 months protection so these new thrabis vaccine gives how many months protection ??

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3 dose is sufficient ...  Read More

Bat urine or saliva fell on my head , should I take anti rabies vaccine? Or is there any other treatment required?

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Generally, bats pose a great risk of causing Rabies infection. Unless there was any cut or any open wound around the area where you had contact with the bat fluid, you don't need to worry much. Just a ...  Read More

Hi, I've question on anti rabies booster dose. I've vaccinated full course (5 dose arc) of anti rabies vaccine and last dose being on 14th April. Again I've re-exposure on 8 July and have two booster dose on 8 July and 10th July. My question is that I've scratch on 1st August should I need booster dose again?

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