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Is Extra Dose Of Anti-rabies Vaccine Advisable After Alcohol Intake?

Posted on Sat, 26 Nov 2016

Question: Hi yesterday i took anti rabbies vaccine and in night i took 6 peg whisky.
Previously i have taken 2 times full course of. Anti rabbies vaccine
Now i m worried. any risk? If any than what is solution? Should take extra shoot?

Answered by Dr. Shuba hariprasad (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Please complete shots, avoid alcohol. No need for extra shots a

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for your query.
I'm Dr. Shuba Hariprasad and will be answering your query today.

Too much Alcohol may affect the immune response of the body in response to the vaccine.
Please avoid alcohol intake during the course of the treatment.

Please continue with the remaining shots as advised by your doctor.

If this is the only time you took alcohol during your treatment course, no need for additional shots.

Please make sure you complete the course. As you have taken 2 full course of the vaccine previously, chances are that the immunity still exists in your body which is extra protection.
Please relax and Complete the course.
Hope I've answered your query.
Please let me know if there is anything else I can help you with.

Regards,
Dr. Shuba Hariprasad

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng