Is There Any Complications Related To The Overdose Of Rabies Vaccine If More Doses Are Taken?

Posted on Fri, 4 Apr 2025

Question: I have a general query. I took anti-rabies vaccine boosters yesterday. Before that I have completed 5 shots 4 months back. Is there any complications related to the overdose of rabies vaccine if more doses are taken?

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
No need to worry for overdose.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question ,
No need to worry for overdose or related side effects or toxicity.
You are safe. No need to worry or do anything.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.

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

Follow up: Dr. Drkaushal85 (3 hours later)

I am feeling muscle pain in back , above elbows and shoulders. Also in the wrists and fingers. Is it side effect of the vaccine?

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (11 hours later)

Brief Answer:
No, these are not due to side effect of rabies vaccine

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question ,
No, these symptoms are not due to side effect of rabies vaccine.
Get done vitamin d 3 level because deficiency of vitamin d 3 can also cause similar symptoms.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj