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Mastrubation after vaccination
“Doctor, I received my 1st ARV ID dose for Rabies. I masturbated 3 hours after the injection. Could any vaccine or immunity come out through the semen? Will this affect the vaccine’s effectiveness?”
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Dear patient
No — the vaccine does NOT come out in semen, and masturbation does not affect its effectiveness.
You received the first dose of Anti-Rabies Vaccine (ARV) (likely intradermal ID). Once injected:
The vaccine stays in the skin/muscle tissue, where immune cells process it.
It does not enter semen.
It does not get “lost” through ejaculation.
Sexual activity or masturbation does not reduce immunity.
So yes ✅ your vaccine will work normally
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You are completely safe regarding masturbation affecting the vaccine.
No need to worry 😊
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Vaccine was absorbed by blood circulation and lymphatics,and your immune system has its antibodies ready to fight with rabies virus whenever you are exposed.hence masturbation will not affect its absorption.
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-kindly continue your follow up vaccine doses without fail
-consult me anytime via practo if you are having any adverse reaction
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Nothing to worry about.
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No it doesn't effect
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Very nice question .please consult.
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Hello dear
Dr Om Prakash this side
No worries
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Complete your vaccination schedule
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Consult me anytime for your queries
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It will certainly not change the effectiveness of ARV vaccine
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No worries buddy.
But if you’re feeling that masturbation itself became a habit for you, or it gives you immense pleasure than other pleasurable activities, then please don’t hesitate to consult. May be a soft sign of behavioural addiction.
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Masturbation and vaccination aren’t correlated, its safe , so dnt hv to worry abt it ! And no it doesn’t cause suppression of vaccine response.
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Please consult me throgh wtsp nine zero seven two twozero seven zero nine three
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No need to worry at all it won't affect your vaccination don't forget to get full course of vaccination
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Not at all.
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No any problem
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No worry, its doesn't affect your rabies antibody .complete your schedule according to prescription.
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Not at all
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
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6 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried and spicy food
Water intake more
Do connect and consult
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It's not connected at all.
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All activities can be resumed after the vaccination. Only avoid oily and fried things take care of water intake
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THE ONLY PRECAUTION IS TO STAY AWAY DROM DOGS AND DONT MESS WITH THEM.
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Sajid Ali
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4 yrs exp
Kanpur
No issue
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Dr. Suraj Sharma
General Practitioner
4 yrs exp
Jaipur
No, there's no problem
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Dr. Kamal Kumar
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Rewari
Dear Patient,
No, masturbating after receiving the anti-rabies vaccine (ARV) does not affect the vaccine effectiveness at all. The vaccine is absorbed into your body through the immune system (skin and lymphatics), and nothing comes out through semen. Immunity develops internally by producing antibodies in the blood, not through reproductive fluids.
What you should do:
• Continue all remaining rabies vaccine doses as advised
• Keep the injection site clean
• Maintain normal routine — no restrictions on sexual activity or masturbation
Consult me if:
• You miss any vaccine dose
• You develop fever, severe swelling, or allergic reaction after injection
• The bite wound shows redness, pus, or increasing pain
For further guidance and treatment, text me on Practo anytime.
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Dr. Nimmi Mulwani
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10 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
No it doesn't affect efficacy of vaccine
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
General Physician
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Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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