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Doubt of arv
Dear sir
I am working in animal husbandry
I had many times by dog and cat bite
I have taken many times arv totally 24 times
In last 4 years but I have small cat bite in leg today
Last dose completed 100 days
Can itake arv sir
Overdose of arv any problem sir
How many times can I take sir in lifelong
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Since you work in animal husbandry, you are in a high-risk occupation for rabies exposure.
If your last full vaccination course was 100 days ago, and you now have a new cat bite, you do not need the full course again.
You only need a booster schedule:
• 2 doses of rabies vaccine
• On Day 0 (today) and Day 3
There is no risk of overdose from these booster doses. Modern rabies vaccines are very safe, even if taken multiple times.
Next Steps
For the current bite:
Immediately:
1. Wash the wound with soap and running water for 10–15 minutes.
2. Apply povidone iodine or antiseptic.
Vaccination:
• Take 2 booster doses:
• Day 0 (today)
• Day 3
No rabies immunoglobulin (RIG) is needed because:
• You were previously vaccinated.
• Your last course was recent.
Health Tips
• People in high-risk jobs can safely receive multiple boosters over their lifetime.
• There is no fixed maximum number of rabies vaccine doses.
• Some high-risk workers even take routine antibody titre checks every 6–24 months and only take boosters when needed.
• Always wash any bite or scratch immediately.
You are already well protected, and with the simple 2-dose booster, the risk of rabies becomes practically zero.
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U can take arv , there has been no side effect of vaccination but try to avoid bite or scratches..make sure animals is also vaccinated.
Use protective equipment during handling the animal
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Consult your nearby hospital for vaccine schedule or further information.
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No such problem.
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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Arv vaccine has no side effect and no overdose related problem.please consult me if you still anxious.
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Yes sir, you can take ARV again.
Because you work in animal husbandry and have repeated exposure, this small cat bite today is still a risk and should not be ignored.
Next Steps
Wash the wound immediately with soap and running water for at least 15 minutes
Apply povidone-iodine / antiseptic
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Chaithra H
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Bangalore
There is nothing like that
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