When To Take Anti Rabies Injection- 1082 Questions Answered

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

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Dr. Bipul Singh Rathore General Physician | Mumbai

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yes its normal dnt wry for that ... Read More

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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Dr. Sushma Shah General Physician | Vadodara

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

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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Dr. Chandrashekar Changappa Pediatrician | Bangalore

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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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Dr. Prateek Laddha Urologist | Nagpur

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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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Dr. Vinay Verma General Physician | Panchkula

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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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Dr. Ujjyani Sengupta Pawar General Physician | Mumbai

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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

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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Dr. M. Madeena Begum Veterinary Surgeon | Chennai

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

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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Dr. Anuj Mothsra General Physician | Jhunjhunu

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ... 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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Dr. Anil Kumar Jain General Physician | Bangalore

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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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Dr. Richa Soni Veterinary Physician | Hyderabad

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You don’t need to any thing you already did everything…so chill.. ... 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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Dr. Shaista Fatma General Physician | Lucknow

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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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Dr. Shaista Fatma General Physician | Lucknow

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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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Dr. Ankita Srivastava General Physician | Ghaziabad

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

I took my rabies booster dose one month ago and today i got a minor scratch will i need to get another booster dose

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Dr. Sushma Shah General Physician | Vadodara

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No u r under vaccine. So u don't need. U r safe ... Read More

During anti rabies vaccination period between 4th and 5th dose ,dog scratch me then what can I do??I took ERIG on 2024.

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Dr. Shaista Fatma General Physician | Lucknow

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I have completed my 5 dose pre exposure anti rabies vaccine two days ago that is on 11 February and my unvaccinated unexposed healthy 84 days puppy bit me . Do i need to take a booster again since it's only 2 days since I have taken the 5 th dose of vaccine

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Dr. Shaista Fatma General Physician | Lucknow

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7 months ago in July 2025 one bull have saliva on mouth and directly touched my hand where there are small cuts and pimple. I went to hospital and doctor prescribed me new vaccine name 'Thrabis' and said it's 3 doses are enough instead of 5. One day pharmacy didn't have stock so they went to their godown and came back then handed over vaccine to me

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Dr. Dinesh Mehta General Physician | Jaipur

The short heat exposure would not cancel its effect. Herpes does not interfere.Casual dry blood contact does not give HIV. You do not need to restart the rabies course. If you are still very anxious, ... Read More

Recently my mother touched rat cage and carrot which was little eaten by rat 30 seconds ago then she touched tap to wash her hand after 30 minutes I touched that tap and touched my trimmer blade from same hand and got cut from that blade in throat and little blood came. In our area some mongoose also roam so is it possible if that rat who eat car

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Dr. Rubina Yasmeen Diabetologist | Hyderabad

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Rabies most commonly affects domestic animals such as cats, dogs, cattle, and horses. It is very uncommon in rodents like mice, rats, squirrels, chipmunks, guinea pigs, hamsters, and rabbits. Birds, r ... Read More

I took 2 anti rabies vaccine for re exposure 1 week ago.A dog scratch me yesterday.what can I do now??

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Dr. Shaista Fatma General Physician | Lucknow

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I am already taking anti rabies pre exposure vaccine doses and have completed 2 doses 0 and 7 and 2 doses are still to be taken . What is the line of treatment if my own 51 days puppy, unexposed but yet to be vaccinated bites or scratches during this ongoing vaccine doses

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Dr. Shaista Fatma General Physician | Lucknow

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I have already taken 2 prophylactic doses of rabivax and still have 3 to be taken. What is the treatment if my 50 day puppy unexposed unvaccinated for anti rabies yet bites me by mistake but there is no wound..would the prophylactic vaccine still be effective if continued as per schedule or should there be a different line of treatment? Thanks and

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Dr. Dinesh Mehta General Physician | Jaipur

Yes it is effective ... Read More

I was bitten by a dog on the night of 30/12/25 at around 10 PM. The next day, I started tetanus and rabies vaccinations, following the schedule of days 0, 3, 7, 14, and 28. Up to today, the 2nd dose has been completed. On the day of the 3rd dose, because I will be out of the town, I want to take the vaccine on the night of the 6th day. Will this ca

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Dr. Anuj Mothsra General Physician | Jhunjhunu

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

A dog bite me in the month of January, 2025. It was not even a bite but just a little bit sort of a scratch from little roadside puppy on my heels and finger of my leg. No blood involved in it. But doctor told me to take injections and gave 4 injections. I don't know which company as it was given in mcgm (bmc) government clinic. Recently have heard

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Dr. Shaista Fatma General Physician | Lucknow

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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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Dr. Zohaib Adnan Endocrinologist | Kolkata

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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Dr. Sohan Kulria General Physician | Firozabad

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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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Dr. M. Madeena Begum Veterinary Surgeon | Chennai

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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Dr. Shaista Fatma General Physician | Lucknow

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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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Dr. Shaista Fatma General Physician | Lucknow

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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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shubham shekhawat General Physician | Delhi

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

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

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Dr. Amrin Family Physician | Mumbai

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

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When to take anti rabies injection

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

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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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

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?

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?

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

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?

I took my rabies booster dose one month ago and today i got a minor scratch will i need to get another booster dose

During anti rabies vaccination period between 4th and 5th dose ,dog scratch me then what can I do??I took ERIG on 2024.

I have completed my 5 dose pre exposure anti rabies vaccine two days ago that is on 11 February and my unvaccinated unexposed healthy 84 days puppy bit me . Do i need to take a booster again since it's only 2 days since I have taken the 5 th dose of vaccine

I took 2 anti rabies vaccine for re exposure 1 week ago.A dog scratch me yesterday.what can I do now??

I am already taking anti rabies pre exposure vaccine doses and have completed 2 doses 0 and 7 and 2 doses are still to be taken . What is the line of treatment if my own 51 days puppy, unexposed but yet to be vaccinated bites or scratches during this ongoing vaccine doses

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

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

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

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