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Doubt of arv
Good morning sir
I have taken 22 anti rabice vacine since 4 years
Last dose complted 2 months back date 4_10_2025
But 1 dose complted after immediately come out blood 2 dose complted normal sir
Today recently dog bite
Can i take arv booster sir?
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You finished your full rabies vaccine course just 2 months ago, so you’re already well protected. A new dog bite within this time doesn’t require any booster.
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Just wash the area thoroughly with soap and water for 10–15 minutes and apply an antiseptic. No ARV booster is needed unless the dog is showing signs of rabies.
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Your recent vaccination gives long-lasting protection, so you are safe.
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It would appear you had a vaccine (almost) every two months over the last four years.
You should get antibody testing done before any more vaccine shots.
***Please be aware (low risk but possible) adverse effects of vaccine. So you have to really keep away from the risk ie dogs if you can.
All the best.
J G S R clinic
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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Kindly consult via whatsapp at nine zero two nine six zero zero four seven zero.
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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
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No need to worry. You do not need to repeat your vaccine within 3 months of a completed dose.
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Not needed.
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Hello,
I’ve gone through your history carefully. You’ve taken multiple doses of anti-rabies vaccine over the past few years, and the most recent full course was completed just 2 months ago.
That means your body already has a strong immunological memory against the virus.
A few important points:
1. Even if one dose bled out, the rest of the schedule was completed, so your immunity is considered intact.
2. When someone who has completed a proper ARV course gets a fresh dog bite, the need for booster depends on:
How long ago the last full course was
The type of exposure
Whether the bite is superficial or deep
3. In your case, since the last course was recent, the protection is usually good but the decision for a booster should be based on wound examination + exact exposure category, not guesswork.
Right now the safest option is proper evaluation of the wound and your previous vaccination schedule to decide whether a booster is actually needed or not.
Don’t delay because rabies decisions must be precise.
You can message me privately and I will guide you step-by-step after checking the details of the bite:
w.h.a.t.s.a.p.p at nine three two six zero two zero five three six.
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Yes, you can take an ARV booster — and you ONLY need 2 booster doses (Day 0 and Day 3).
You do NOT need a full course.
You do NOT need ERIG.
Your immunity is already very strong.
You have taken 22 anti-rabies vaccines in 4 years, and the last complete dose was just 2 months ago (4-10-2025).
This means your body already has very strong memory immunity.
So according to WHO + NIMHANS + Govt of India guidelines:
For previously vaccinated persons
(even 1 course in life is enough):
Only 2 booster doses are required:
• Day 0 (today)
• Day 3
No matter how many years later the exposure happens.
You have taken many more than required, so you are one of the most protected people.
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What you should do now
Since it is a real dog bite, not just a lick or touch:
Take 1 booster today (Day 0)
Take 1 booster after 3 days (Day 3)
And that’s it.
No more doses.
No ERIG / No Immunoglobulin
Because you are already fully vaccinated many times.
Health Tips
Important
• Extra doses NEVER reduce immunity.
• No “overdose” effect with rabies vaccine.
• A small amount of blood coming out after an injection DOES NOT affect immunity — your dose was absorbed.
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You can consult me directly on Practo, or reach out via WhatsApp:
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I’ll guide you step-by-step with easy-to-follow treatment plans.
Early consultation helps avoid complications — feel free to connect.
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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, conclusion and management
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“Since you already completed a full anti-rabies vaccine course just 2 months ago, you are still protected. For a new dog bite, you do NOT need the full course again—only two booster doses are enough (Day 0 and Day 3). The dose that bled slightly earlier is not a problem since you later completed the course normally. Please take the two booster doses as soon as possible and clean the wound properly.”contact for any queries thanku
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
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Do connect and consult
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Dr. Chethran T S
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Puducherry
Since you completed a full rabies vaccination course just 2 months ago, you are already well protected. A new dog bite within this period does NOT require a booster.
Next Steps
• Just wash the bite with soap and water for 10–15 minutes
• Apply antiseptic
• No ARV booster needed unless the dog is suspected to be rabid
Health Tips
Full vaccine protection lasts for years. You are safe with your recent doses.
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
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Hyderabad
No need
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Dr. Digvijay Vashistha
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Faridabad
If you need guidance, I’m here—feel free to book your consultation.
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Dr. Chaithra H
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Bangalore
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Dr. Raviraj Singh Narwaria
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Mandsaur
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Dr. Shaikh Huzaif
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20 yrs exp
Mumbai
Please consult
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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