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I have taken 5 rabies vaccine with last dose on 4th November and taken a 4 dose intradermal course with doses on 3rd 7th 10th January and last dose on 9th February had a delay of 8 days
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You don't need to worry
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Nothing to worry.
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Minor delays between rabies vaccine doses do not reduce protection there’s no need to restart the course. Since you’ve completed the full schedule, you should be adequately protected.
If you’re still anxious or had a high-risk bite, please consult me so I can review details and reassure you properly.
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• A full 5-dose rabies vaccination, last dose on 4 November
• Then a 4-dose intradermal re-exposure course in January–February, with the last dose on 9 February (with an 8-day delay)
From a medical standpoint:
• Once a person has completed a full course, they develop immunological memory.
• Even if there is a delay of a few days in booster doses, it does not reduce protection significantly.
• Since you have now completed the full re-exposure schedule, you are considered adequately protected.
So, there is no need to worry about the delay. Your vaccination status is safe and effective.
Next Steps
• No additional rabies doses are required at present.
• In case of any future bite or scratch:
• If it occurs within 3 months of 9 February → no booster needed.
• If it occurs after 3 months → only 2 booster doses (day 0 and 3) will be required.
No antibody test is needed unless:
• You are immunocompromised
• Or you have occupational high-risk exposure (vet, animal handler, etc.)
Health Tips
• Always wash any animal bite or scratch with soap and running water for 15 minutes.
• Avoid frequent unnecessary booster doses.
• Keep a written record of your vaccination dates for future reference.
If you’d like, you can schedule a brief online consultation to review your rabies vaccination history and get a clear long-term exposure plan for complete peace of mind.
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Don't worry, u had taken vaccine that is the goal.
Relax.
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No worry
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Dr. Sajid Ali
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4 yrs exp
Kanpur
Nothing to worry
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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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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
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Hyderabad
Its k
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
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7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Suraj Sharma
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4 yrs exp
Jaipur
Need some more details kindly consult
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Dr. Chaithra H
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Ok no problem
Pls complete vaccination schedule
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