What Is The Role Of The First 3 Doses Of Anti-rabies Vaccination?

Posted on Fri, 24 Jul 2015

Question: Sir what is the role of first 3 doses of post exposure vaccine and can I stop the vaccination if dog remain healthy for 10-12 days??and for how many days will these 3 dosses provide immunity?

Answered by Dr. Prasanna Heijebu (17 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
First 3 doses are very important in preventing rabies.

Detailed Answer:
Hi Sir,

I understand your concern.

First 3 doses are very important in preventing the infection of rabies.

Yes you can stop the vaccination after 10-12 days if the animal is healthy.

3 doses will provide immunity lasting for 8-10 years starting 1 year after the booster dose.

Post your further queries if any.

Thank you.

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

Follow up: Dr. Prasanna Heijebu (31 minutes later)

Mam thanks for your instant reply!!first 3 doses provide immunity for 7-8 years if booster dose is taken after 1 year this is you u want to say or something else?and booster dose is single dose or divided dose like 0 3 7 days?

Is extreme stressful mind with anxiety leads to nausea??

Answered by Dr. Prasanna Heijebu (17 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Booster is a single dose

Detailed Answer:
Hi ,

Yes extreme stress and anxiety can lead to nausea.

I strongly advise you to cut down stress.

3 doses (regular)plus booster (taken exactly after year of completion of 3 regular doses) will provide 100% immunity for 8-10 years beginning a day after the taken booster dose.

Booster dose is a single dose,not a divided one.

Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Prasanna Heijebu (40 minutes later)

Ok thanks mam!!and now these 0 3 7 doses will come in pre exposure as my pet dog is fully fine and I don't need any vaccination after 10 days?according to vetnarian he's not rabid and I started the vaccination in panic!!now these three doses will come in the category of pre exposure or post exposure?

My pet dog vaccination is fully up to date!!and these rabies vaccination are totally safe for human??

And rabies only areas through rabid animal?and dog survives with rabid only for 10' days?

And my last question is that if my dog is not rabid then I don't get rabies??but what will be the effect of these three dose on my health will it decrease my normal immunity?are they safe?

Answered by Dr. Prasanna Heijebu (19 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You can stop after these 3 days since your dog is normal.

Detailed Answer:
Hi Sir,

Welcome again,

Its definitely Post exposure prophylaxis in your case.

Yes dog becomes abnormal after 10 days with rabies,symptoms start rapidly and dog dies.

Immunization in your case will not cause any problem,it will only increase your immunity.

So you can stop after these 3 doses,don't be anxious.

Post your queries if any,

Thank you.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad