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I was bitten by a dog on the night of 30/12/25 at around 10 PM.
The next day, I started tetanus and rabies vaccinations, following the schedule of days 0, 3, 7, 14, and 28.
Up to today, the 2nd dose has been completed. On the day of the 3rd dose, because I will be out of the town, I want to take the vaccine on the night of the 6th day. Will this cause any health problem or affect the effectiveness of the vaccine?
Is this the correct method for vaccination? Can taking it this way cause any serious side effects?
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Please consult
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Don't think too much. You will be fine and nothing will happen
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Hello,
I am Dr. Romain Rajan, General Physician (Ex Govt Medical Officer at RML Hospital, New Delhi), and your case has been allotted to me.
Thank you for explaining the timeline clearly. Your question is very valid, and Iâll answer it clearly and calmly.
Short and important reassurance
Yes, taking the 3rd anti rabies vaccine dose on the night of Day 6 is absolutely acceptable and safe.
It will NOT reduce the effectiveness of the vaccine and will NOT cause any health problem or serious side effects.
Why this is safe
⢠Rabies vaccination schedules allow minor flexibility of 1 day earlier or later
⢠Taking the dose a few hours earlier (night of Day 6 instead of Day 7 morning) is medically acceptable
⢠The immune response will remain fully effective
This adjustment is commonly done when travel or logistics are involved.
About your vaccination method
You have followed the correct and recommended post exposure schedule:
⢠Day 0
⢠Day 3
⢠Day 7 (you plan Day 6 night)
⢠Day 14
⢠Day 28
This is the standard WHO approved schedule, and your protection remains intact.
Will this cause side effects
No. Taking the dose slightly earlier:
⢠Does not increase side effects
⢠Does not overload the immune system
⢠Does not reduce long term protection
Important advice
⢠Continue the remaining doses on their scheduled days
⢠Do not skip any dose
⢠If possible, try to keep the remaining doses on time
You have done the right thing by starting vaccination early, which is the most important factor.
If you want help with dose planning, reminders, or reassurance during the course, you can reach out to me for a one to one consultation on WhatsApp at 85271646 seven seven.
Wishing you good health and complete protection.
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Taking the ARV vaccine a day before the schedule, will not lower the effectiveness of the vaccine.Do follow the remaining vaccines schedule on their respective dates
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You have followed the correct post-exposure rabies vaccination schedule (days 0, 3, 7, 14, 28) and starting the vaccine the very next day is appropriate. Taking the 3rd dose one day earlier (on day 6 night instead of day 7) is generally acceptable and does not reduce vaccine effectiveness or cause harm, as minor variations of ±1 day are allowed in rabies vaccination schedules. There are no additional serious side effects expected due to this timing change; common mild effects like pain at injection site or low-grade fever may occur as usual. Please ensure the remaining doses are taken as close to schedule as possible, and if the bite was deep or bleeding, confirm that rabies immunoglobulin (RIG) was given if indicated.
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You can go ahead with it
But a little more case history will be required to completely determine the same
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No health problem just complete the course
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You can take the anti-rabies vaccine on the previous evening before the vaccine is due.
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No , but let's discuss on case to case basis, type of dig bite and type of vaccine , place of vaccination and all that .
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Taking the 3rd rabies vaccine dose a little earlier (night of Day 6 instead of Day 7) is generally safe and does not reduce effectiveness, as long as the rest of the schedule is completed properly.
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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
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Need a few details consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
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Avoid fried and spicy food
Water intake more
Do connect and consult
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Needs to be evaluated
Do consult
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