Sir, One Day After Completing My 4th And Final Dose

Posted on Mon, 31 Aug 2020

Question: Sir, one day after completing my 4th and final dose of Anti Rabies Vaccine I had moderately consumed some alcohol. Will it affect the efficacy of vaccine. Is there any dietary restrictions after completing ARV? Do alcohol interact with vaccine? Please advise me sir.

Answered by Dr. Shinas Hussain (49 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No potential interactions.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for the query.
Alcohol does not interact with rabies vaccine and does not affect the efficacy of the vaccine. You can safely consume alcohol while on rabies immunisation schedule.
No diet modifications is required either.
However restrict the use of alcohol to prevent unwanted health complications.
Thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Shinas Hussain (20 hours later)

Thank you sir for your clarification. Sir incase of a re-exposure within 3 months do I need boosters? Does the vaccine provide lifetime immunity to me? Please clarify sir.

Answered by Dr. Shinas Hussain (18 hours later)

Brief Answer:
No booster dose is required.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
According to the WHO protocol, if a previously immunised person bitten again by rabid dog, no additional booster dose is required provided he completed the full course within three months.
If you are bitten after three months two additional doses are required.
Thanks

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