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What Is The Ideal Dosage Of Vaxirab After A Dog Bite?
Question: Doc,
My brother name XXXXXXX Age 25, was bitten by a dog at 2pm and On 4pm He went to Doc He got vaccined VAXIRAB N (ZYDUS).
He Got vaccined On his Right Hand upper Arm. Man In Clinic Adviced to continue 2 more vaccine on 0,3,7 days.
But My Mom says When she was Bitten By dog before 4 to 5 year than Doc Give her First Vaccine on first day on her Both upper arms(right and left).
So my question is ...
Is it right to give vaccine to my brother in his only hisright hand upper arm??
or,
Doc should have given his first Vaccine in his both hand's Upper Arm??
waiting of ur response...
My brother name XXXXXXX Age 25, was bitten by a dog at 2pm and On 4pm He went to Doc He got vaccined VAXIRAB N (ZYDUS).
He Got vaccined On his Right Hand upper Arm. Man In Clinic Adviced to continue 2 more vaccine on 0,3,7 days.
But My Mom says When she was Bitten By dog before 4 to 5 year than Doc Give her First Vaccine on first day on her Both upper arms(right and left).
So my question is ...
Is it right to give vaccine to my brother in his only hisright hand upper arm??
or,
Doc should have given his first Vaccine in his both hand's Upper Arm??
waiting of ur response...
Brief Answer:
The antirabies vaccine should be given in the deltoid muscle.
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX Hi & Welcome.
I appreciate your concern for your beloved brother XXXXXXX
Well, the antirabies vaccine like VAXIRAB is injected in the deltoid muscle of the arm as a prophylaxis (preventive measure) against rabies following a dog bite on day 0, 3, 7 and 14.
So, he was given the first dose of the vaccine in the right place i.e., deltoid muscle of the right arm.
Beside VAXIRAB he should also receive Inj. Tetanus toxoid along with the wound care or dressing.
Hope to have answered your query.
Should you need more clarification, please feel free to write to us or else kindly close this discussion after rating this answer.
Best wishes.
The antirabies vaccine should be given in the deltoid muscle.
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX Hi & Welcome.
I appreciate your concern for your beloved brother XXXXXXX
Well, the antirabies vaccine like VAXIRAB is injected in the deltoid muscle of the arm as a prophylaxis (preventive measure) against rabies following a dog bite on day 0, 3, 7 and 14.
So, he was given the first dose of the vaccine in the right place i.e., deltoid muscle of the right arm.
Beside VAXIRAB he should also receive Inj. Tetanus toxoid along with the wound care or dressing.
Hope to have answered your query.
Should you need more clarification, please feel free to write to us or else kindly close this discussion after rating this answer.
Best wishes.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
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I have some Specific Questions.
1. My mom says when she was Bitten by a dog few years Back than Doctor Gives her two doses on day 0 (one dose in the right and one in the left arm (deltoid muscles), and then one dose on each of days 7 and 21 into the deltoid muscle.
But In My Brother Case Doctor Gave him only One Dose in the right hand upper arm (Deltoid Muscles).
So One dose on Right hand is sufficient? as my mother receive 2 doses on day zero.one in left arm one in right arm..
2. My brother Took Teatnus Vaccine 2 month before. should he again take Teatnus vaccine?
3.Shoud he need Rabies immunoglobin injection with the vaccines??
P.S:- He did not Bleed but there was the red scratch on his finger.
And what is "Inj."? Its has been arround 14 hours when dog bitten him..
waiting of your response.
pls clarify...
thank you...
I have some Specific Questions.
1. My mom says when she was Bitten by a dog few years Back than Doctor Gives her two doses on day 0 (one dose in the right and one in the left arm (deltoid muscles), and then one dose on each of days 7 and 21 into the deltoid muscle.
But In My Brother Case Doctor Gave him only One Dose in the right hand upper arm (Deltoid Muscles).
So One dose on Right hand is sufficient? as my mother receive 2 doses on day zero.one in left arm one in right arm..
2. My brother Took Teatnus Vaccine 2 month before. should he again take Teatnus vaccine?
3.Shoud he need Rabies immunoglobin injection with the vaccines??
P.S:- He did not Bleed but there was the red scratch on his finger.
And what is "Inj."? Its has been arround 14 hours when dog bitten him..
waiting of your response.
pls clarify...
thank you...
Brief Answer:
One dose on right arm is enough on Day 0
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX Hi
Thanks for your reply.
Here are the answers for your specific questions:
1. On day 0 ONE dose is enough.
2. No need to take Injection tetanus toxoid if he has already taken it 2 months ago.
3. Antirabies immunoglobin is not required for him
Hope to have answered your query.
Kindly close the discussion if your questions are answered after rating the answers.
Regards.
One dose on right arm is enough on Day 0
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX Hi
Thanks for your reply.
Here are the answers for your specific questions:
1. On day 0 ONE dose is enough.
2. No need to take Injection tetanus toxoid if he has already taken it 2 months ago.
3. Antirabies immunoglobin is not required for him
Hope to have answered your query.
Kindly close the discussion if your questions are answered after rating the answers.
Regards.
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Dear doc,
So My brother going to take The five-dose regimen is administered on days 0, 3, 7, 14 and 28 into the deltoid muscle (ONE DOSE PER DAY).
Should My bro continue it on same Injected muscle or other hand deltoid muscle??
Any other personal suggetion or advice??
Thank you..
Everything is very quick, satisfied and helpfull.
I will Continue with same website as well as with doctor in future.
Dear doc,
So My brother going to take The five-dose regimen is administered on days 0, 3, 7, 14 and 28 into the deltoid muscle (ONE DOSE PER DAY).
Should My bro continue it on same Injected muscle or other hand deltoid muscle??
Any other personal suggetion or advice??
Thank you..
Brief Answer:
The next dose should be taken in the other arm.
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX Hi
Thanks for your compliments.
I am glad that my advice helped you and your brother in getting the treatment of dog bite.
Well, it is fine if he continues to take the WHO recommended 5 dose schedule of vaccination. The vaccine can be taken in the deltoid muscle of the opposite arm on an alternate day basis.
As long as your brother takes the vaccines he should not take the following drugs like Immunosuppressives and Chloroquine (which is used to treat malaria).
Hope to have answered your query.
Good night.
The next dose should be taken in the other arm.
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX Hi
Thanks for your compliments.
I am glad that my advice helped you and your brother in getting the treatment of dog bite.
Well, it is fine if he continues to take the WHO recommended 5 dose schedule of vaccination. The vaccine can be taken in the deltoid muscle of the opposite arm on an alternate day basis.
As long as your brother takes the vaccines he should not take the following drugs like Immunosuppressives and Chloroquine (which is used to treat malaria).
Hope to have answered your query.
Good night.
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Dr. Raju A.T
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