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How long I will be protected from rabies
In November 2023 one bat bite me I took 5 dose anti rabies ( maybe abhyarab or rabivax ) which start from November and complete 5 dose given till December. On July end 2024 I took 2 dose after bat bite again ( abhayarab or rabivax ) name not sure now in 2025 july last month one cow bite me I go to hospital they gave me new vaccine called thrabis rabies which 3 dose are enough on July 6,9 and 13 so I want to how long I will stay protected from rabies . Will my latest 3 dose act as a booster for previous vaccination or they will act differently as this is new 3 dose vaccine Thrabis and those previous one were 5 dose vaccine?
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Immunity will be there for 1 year
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One full course protects you for 1 year. But Try to avoid further bite as for category 3 bite you may need immunoglobulin that costs too much and is unavailable at most of the govt. Hospital.
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One full course protect you for one year.
Two booster dose three months.
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After the last dose you are protected for 1 year
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It provides protection for 1 to 2 years,but immune compromised people may require additional booster doses.
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You're well protected with the post exposure vaccine. Plus it depends, if you actually had a bite from a rabid animal or not, which makes risk near to zero with your booster doses. You're fine.
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You have already taken full post-exposure courses in the past, and the recent 3-dose Thrabis schedule you completed in July 2025 is also protective. All WHO-approved rabies vaccines (like Abhayrab, Rabivax, Thrabis, etc.) are considered interchangeable and work by stimulating the same immunity. So, your latest 3-dose course will act as a booster and strengthen your previous protection.
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Protection usually lasts for years, but if you ever get another bite/scratch, doctors may still recommend booster doses depending on the situation and time since your last vaccine.
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Needs to be evaluate thoroughly and I can explain all the schedule due to you so kindly contact
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Hlo sir
You are currently well protected, good to repeated post-exposure boosters. Any new exposure should be evaluated by your doctor for possible further boosting, but your history shows a strong and responsive immune system to rabies vaccination.
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Once you take a rabbies vaccine, youre life long vaccinated, but youve to take booster doses each time you got bitten by any animal (as all warm blooded animal have the ability to transfer rabbies). Since youve taken booster doses each time youve been bitten by an animal, you dont need to worry. Each Different brand of vaccine have different doses pattern. So if youve taken a different vaccine the third time, so it is possible that it is enough.
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Go to the doctor you consulted before getting the rabbies vaccine, and show him the vaccine bottle, and ask if the doses taken were right. to confirm
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Dr. Shivendra Singh Rajput
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I understand your concern and the symptoms you’re going through. It’s always better not to start random medicines without proper guidance, because every case is different and needs personalized advice.
If you’re still feeling unwell, you can reach out to me directly for a proper consultation. I’ll guide you step by step and clear all your doubts.
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Dr. Bhuvi Sharma
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The dosage you have received should suffice for now, however if you get bit by an animal again, you will need to be evaluated further and your dosage thereafter will be confirmed only then.
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Harchan Singh
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Needs to be evaluated please contact
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Dr. Chaithra H
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