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How Long Does The Effectiveness Of An Anti-rabies Vaccine Last?

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Posted on Tue, 9 Jul 2024
Question: Dear Dr
i have severe rabies phobia..I have taken pre.. exposure prophylaxis of rabies vaccine on day 0 7 and 21 one year back..I have taken 2 boosters 5 days ago also...I have seen a psychiatrist and taking fluvoxamine 300 mg per day with alprazolam and busiprone..But this phobia is kiling me..

I HAVE ALSO TAKEN FULL POST EXPOSURE PROPHYLAXIS WHEN I WAS BITTEN BY DOG IN 2006 AND 2007..I WANT TO KNOW FOR HOW LONG THESE PRE EXPOSURE PROPHYLAXIS AND BOOSTERS WILL XXXXXXX ME IMMUNITY?
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Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney (32 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
You don't need any boosters now.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I am Dr Anshul Varshney for your help.
See once completely vaccinated you don't need any re vaccination till 7-10 years.
However following a dog bite, you would need only 2 doses that is on Day 0 and Day 3.
Since you have received them you don't need to worry at all.
I would recommend you to consult your Psychiatrist to add Tab Flupenthixol to your regimen.
I hope it helps you.
If you have any further query please ask me.
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How Long Does The Effectiveness Of An Anti-rabies Vaccine Last?

Brief Answer: You don't need any boosters now. Detailed Answer: Hi, I am Dr Anshul Varshney for your help. See once completely vaccinated you don't need any re vaccination till 7-10 years. However following a dog bite, you would need only 2 doses that is on Day 0 and Day 3. Since you have received them you don't need to worry at all. I would recommend you to consult your Psychiatrist to add Tab Flupenthixol to your regimen. I hope it helps you. If you have any further query please ask me.