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Suggest Dosage Schedule For Rabipur Vaccine

Posted on Tue, 14 Jun 2016

Question: Sir my husband was licked by stray dog on 20th April he has taken rabipur injection on 20th and 2nd dose on 23rd April but regarding the 3rd dose there is confusion when the 3rd dose has to be given

Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
On 7th day.

Detailed Answer:
Welcome to Healthcaremagic.
Hi, I am Dr Anshul Varshney , I have read your query in detail , I understand your concern.
The dosage schedule for Rabipur vaccine is on Day 0, Day 3, Day 7, Day 14, Day 28.
So, in case of your husband, the day 7 would be 27th of April.
This is my personal opinion based on details available here. If you still have any other query, you may please ask me.
Stay Healthy.
Dr Anshul Varshney , MD

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina

Follow up: Dr. Anshul Varshney (24 minutes later)

Thank you doctor .as he is undergoing meditation any precaution I have to take being his wife and if so please let me know

Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney (40 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No as such

Detailed Answer:
Hello Diya, No as such no precautions are warranted. Precautions are needed if a patient has rabies infection.
If you have any further query, please ask me.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina