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Rabies Vaccination Doubt
I don't know till now that if previously immunized with 4 doses Rabies Vaccination then only two Rabies Booster Doses are needed on day 0 and day 3 for next exposure
I completed the full 4-dose primary rabies vaccination schedule (Days 0, 3, 7, and 28) 9 months ago.
Recently, after a new potential exposure, I began another 4-dose regimen and have already taken the first two doses on Day 0 and Day 3.
Can I skip the remaining two doses (Day 7 and Day 28)?
Will the two doses I’ve already taken (Day 0 and Day 3) count as valid booster doses and can I be assured of being fully protected from these two doses (Day 0 and Day 3)only?
Or are rabies booster doses different from this ?
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If there is blood with wound i suggest an immunoglobulin dose on bite site and 3 dose ARV 0-3-7. This is to neutralize the viral load on wound site also to activate the immunity faster.
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Same, u r on right track. So safe.
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You do not need any more vaccine.
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Yes only 0 and 3 are sufficient
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As you have already received arv vaccine on 0,3 days you don't need any further vaccine for the re exposure.
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Hi! You're absolutely right to ask this.
Since you had the complete 4-dose vaccination 9 months ago, you fall under the "previously vaccinated" category per WHO guidelines.
In such cases, only 2 booster doses (Day 0 and Day 3) are required after any new exposure.
There is no need to take the full 4-dose regimen again — so yes, you can safely skip Day 7 and Day 28.
These 2 doses you’ve already taken (Day 0 & Day 3) are valid and enough to give you full protection.
✅ No difference between these booster doses and what you’ve taken — it’s the same vaccine, just different in number based on prior immunization.
👉 For any doubts about the exposure or wound severity, feel free to consult me privately.
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Re exposure needs only 0,3 two doses
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Since it is within one year of the previous Anti-rabies vaccination you can omit the remaining ARV doses.
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After completing vaccination shedule you should take only one dose of vaccine to boost the immunity.
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There is no need to take rest of vaccine.
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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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