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What Causes Tingling Sensation Near The Wound After Taking Rabipur Injections?
Question: Hello,
I got a scratch 1 month ago and then within 16 hours I consulted a doctor and he advised me to take 5 rabipur injections on 0,3,7,14 and 28 I took all of them now I am just feeling little tingling near the scratch and just to let you know when dog scratched me I was wearing jeans and it was just a scratch, do I need to take more vaccines please answer as I am very nervous also I consumed alcohol while I was taking vaccines
I got a scratch 1 month ago and then within 16 hours I consulted a doctor and he advised me to take 5 rabipur injections on 0,3,7,14 and 28 I took all of them now I am just feeling little tingling near the scratch and just to let you know when dog scratched me I was wearing jeans and it was just a scratch, do I need to take more vaccines please answer as I am very nervous also I consumed alcohol while I was taking vaccines
Brief Answer:
Nothing to worry.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome To HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney. I understand your concern.
First of all your risk was very low risk. Moreover you have been vaccinated.
So I don't find anything to worry.
You might be just having tingling due to anxiety.
It's certainly not related to rabies.
Just relax.
You are safe.
I hope it helps you.
If you have any further query, please ask me.
Nothing to worry.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome To HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney. I understand your concern.
First of all your risk was very low risk. Moreover you have been vaccinated.
So I don't find anything to worry.
You might be just having tingling due to anxiety.
It's certainly not related to rabies.
Just relax.
You are safe.
I hope it helps you.
If you have any further query, please ask me.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Hello and thanks for reply
Is 5 doses of rabipur taken on 0,3,7,14 and 28 days are enough? I also consumed alcohol during those days??
Do I need to take more vaccines or any booster vaccines available just to clear my doubts please let me know
Is 5 doses of rabipur taken on 0,3,7,14 and 28 days are enough? I also consumed alcohol during those days??
Do I need to take more vaccines or any booster vaccines available just to clear my doubts please let me know
Brief Answer:
Not required
Detailed Answer:
Hi. Just 5 shots of vaccines as detailed by you are enough. No need of booster dose.
Alcohol should be ideally avoided during the vaccination just to avoid the risk of reaction. It doesn't reduce the efficacy of vaccine.
Good Luck.
Not required
Detailed Answer:
Hi. Just 5 shots of vaccines as detailed by you are enough. No need of booster dose.
Alcohol should be ideally avoided during the vaccination just to avoid the risk of reaction. It doesn't reduce the efficacy of vaccine.
Good Luck.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Remy Koshy
Thanks again for your reply and again sorry for bothering you with one more question, does every nurse know how to inject rabipur injections I mean mixing powder with liquid ????? Also what should I do for itching ??? Is it a cause for concern???
Brief Answer:
Yes
Detailed Answer:
Yes every nurse knows how to give such injection. I don't find any thing to worry.
You may take Levocetrizine for the purpose of itching.
Yes
Detailed Answer:
Yes every nurse knows how to give such injection. I don't find any thing to worry.
You may take Levocetrizine for the purpose of itching.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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