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Is It Necessary To Have 5th Dose Of Rabies Vaccination?

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Posted on Wed, 5 Aug 2015
Question: Sir now I'm 100% reliefs that nothing is there and in phobia I have done all this and also annoyed u!!going for vaccination is also not a good idea becasue my dog is fully vaccinated!!my doctor today counselled me 15 min and told me that my case case is as clear as water!!he told me that for your satisfaction I have gone for the fourth dose but no need to panic it will only act as booster and say no need for fifth in this case!!be also told me that bite from vaccinated don't need vaccination first observe him for 10 days then take any action??he also told me that this 4 shot of vaccination will work for future as for this case nothing is sir is he right regarding all this??and also told me no need for 5 dose for this incident??Sir now I can take alchoal as my immunisation is over and I m not going for 5 dose as I'm only worried for present which is totally solve now!!as u earlier mentioned 5 dose is only for future and having not any importance with this present situation!?thanking u
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Answered by Dr. Ram Choudhary (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
welcome

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Welcome to health care magic.
You are already declared safe for present dog exposure so no more worries now.
One school of thought considers even four doses as a full immunization for rabies.
The immunization is for rabies and not for alcohol.
It will have a negative impact on liver. You can take but do so judiciously.
I hope that answers your query.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Ram Choudhary (3 minutes later)
Ok sir I'm safe for present situation then I quot for going 5 dose becasue I will take care for myself!!thanking u for your answers and definitely consider u for future references!!
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Answered by Dr. Ram Choudhary (10 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Take care

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Welcome
By for now.
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Ram Choudhary (12 hours later)
Sir all doctors including u told me that there is nothing to fear!!and all told me that I just have to move out of this all incident as my fear is irrational now?and I should be more confident other wise it leads to mental disorder for phobia is he right??plz elaborate this question sir?
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Answered by Dr. Ram Choudhary (12 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Take psychiatric counselling

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Welcome back.
Certainly the doctor is right. I myself have reassured you nearly three times at separate times in my previous answers that there is not much issue about rabies in your case. Still you are afraid.
It is abnormal sensitivity to fear.
You may visit a good psychiatrist if you happen to be absorbed frequently in simple events like this.
I think you stay in XXXXXXX you may talk to Dr XXXXXXX XXXXXXX at Dwarka who is a well known XXXXXXX based psychiatrist friend of mine.
I hope he will support you psychologically.
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Ram Choudhary (10 hours later)
Yes sir if I'm unable to control my fear in a week then I contact you for this??sir that's my last question on rabies discussion sir that my dog is not rabid and in anxiety I have taken four doses and fourth dose after a gap of 40 days sir these vaccination won't do any harm at all to my body??
Clearly I want to ask that if rabies vaccination taken when taken dog is not rabid is lead to rabies or not??
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Answered by Dr. Ram Choudhary (22 hours later)
Brief Answer:
no risk

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Welcome to healthcare magic.
The rabies vaccination can not cause rabies by itself, even if your dog is not rabid.
It will not do harm but only protect you from rabies
If your fear troubles you much or you remain obsessed then take appointment of Dr P XXXXXXX his number is XXXXX
I hope the advise will be helpful for you.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Is It Necessary To Have 5th Dose Of Rabies Vaccination?

Brief Answer: welcome Detailed Answer: Hi XXXXXXX Welcome to health care magic. You are already declared safe for present dog exposure so no more worries now. One school of thought considers even four doses as a full immunization for rabies. The immunization is for rabies and not for alcohol. It will have a negative impact on liver. You can take but do so judiciously. I hope that answers your query.