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Rabies vaccine
I take 4 dose vaccine id last dose was 28 aug 2025 then for re exposure i take 0 and 3[27th oct 2025) but today the nurse is unprofessional and the bubble is not formed and give me injection below the deltoid region should i restart the vaccine or take remaining day 7 and day 28 .
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DON'T restart the entire vaccine series - that's not necessary! The issue is that today's Day 3 dose (on 27th Oct) was given incorrectly. You already completed a full 4-dose series ending Aug 28, 2025, so you have good immunity.
For re-exposure, you only need 2 doses (Day 0 and Day 3). You got Day 0 correctly. Today's Day 3 dose was given wrong (below deltoid and no intradermal bubble formed), so this dose didn't work properly.
You should get Day 3 dose REPEATED at a different hospital with a trained nurse. After that, you also need Day 7 and Day 28 booster doses as recommended after re-exposure when you already had previous vaccination. The good news is your old immunity is still there, so you're not at high risk.
Next Steps
1. Go to a DIFFERENT hospital/clinic TODAY or tomorrow - Get Day 3 dose repeated with proper technique 2. Make sure they give intradermal injection (ID route) in the deltoid area (upper arm) - A small bubble should form under skin 3. After repeating Day 3, also take Day 7 dose (on Nov 3rd) and Day 28 dose (on Nov 24th) 4. Complete schedule: Day 0 (done â), Day 3 (needs repeat), Day 7 (Nov 3), Day 28 (Nov 24) 5. If you can't find ID vaccine, you can take intramuscular (IM) injection in deltoid - that also works 6. Keep your vaccination card with you - show previous dates to the doctor 7. No need to restart from Day 0 - your previous 4-dose series already gave you good immunity 8. Report that nurse to hospital authorities - improper rabies vaccination is a serious issue
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Don't panic: - Your previous 4-dose series gives you strong baseline immunity - You're NOT starting from zero protection - This is just a booster dose that needs to be done correctly â ï¸ Important about injection technique: - Intradermal (ID) must create a visible bubble under skin (looks like mosquito bite) - Injection should be in DELTOID area (upper arm muscle) - Below deltoid = wrong site = vaccine may not work properly ð¡ Why proper technique matters: - Rabies is 100% fatal once symptoms start - Vaccine MUST be given correctly to protect you - Wrong injection site reduces vaccine effectiveness ð« What NOT to do: - Don't ignore this and hope it works - Don't go back to same nurse who gave it wrong - Don't delay getting it repeated â
Reassurance: - Since you had full vaccination before, your body remembers how to fight rabies - Getting booster repeated is standard practice when dose is questionable - You have time - rabies has long incubation period
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You don't have to restart the vaccine schedule kindly continue with your regime which you were on ..
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you are free to consult me .
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There is no need to restart.
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Continue the current schedule and complete it.
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You don't have to restart. Finish your course as scheduled. But I am more concerned about your repeat vaccination when you had already taken full course only one month earlier.
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Contact more details required
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Consult
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You don't need many vaccine.
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No dont take any more vaccine
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Case 1: You are still on the vaccination course (e.g. between doses)
If you get another dog bite while still completing your current anti-rabies schedule:
Do NOT restart the full course.
Continue the remaining doses as scheduled.
Wash the wound immediately with soap and running water for 15 minutes.
If the new bite is severe (Category III, deep cut muscle is visible) - you may need rabies immunoglobulin (RIG) again only if it wasn’t given earlier for the first bite.
Case 2: You completed full vaccination recently (within 3 months–3 years)
If you had a complete post-exposure vaccine series in the past 3 months to 3 years:
You do not need the full 5-dose course again.
Take only 2 booster doses of vaccine:
Day 0 (day of new bite)
Day 3
No RIG is needed this time.
Case 3: More than 3 years since last vaccination
If it’s been over 3 years since your last anti-rabies vaccination:
Treat it like a fresh exposure - full post-exposure course (5 doses) again.
Give RIG if bite is severe (Category III).
Next Steps
Immediately wash the wound with soap and running water for 15 minutes.
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Apply povidone-iodine (Betadine) if available.
Do not cover with tight bandage.
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Since you have started, finish the dose.
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
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6 yrs exp
Jhansi
Do connect and consult
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Dr. Raviraj Singh Narwaria
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5 yrs exp
Mandsaur
Consult me , more details required
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Dr. Sachin Bhiwaji Sanap
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7 yrs exp
Hingoli
need more information
kindly consult
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Dr. Chaithra H
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Need not restart
Complete dose
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Dr. Amulya
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1 yrs exp
Mysore
No need ,
Relax don't panic or stress yourself
For any more doubts consult me on practo
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Hiba Hameed
General Physician
3 yrs exp
Malappuram
Ideally for reexposure within 3 months only wound care is recommended.
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