HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

What Is The Schedule Of Rabies Vaccine For Dog Bite?

Posted on Fri, 16 Jan 2015

Question: Sir i was bitten by dog i take rabies vaccine but I take 4th dose one day later on 15th day so what is the correct schedule for next fifth dose on 28 or 29th day....
i take vaccine one day later to prescribe date... does it harmful??? Does it work???
one or two days delay for vacciniation is acceptable or not??? i am protected from rabies or not...?? pls sir help me

Answered by Dr. Arun (9 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Don’t worry you are protected. No problem

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thanks for writing to us.
Usually the schedule after dog bite for anti rabies vaccine is 0, 3, 7, 14, and 28.
The first three doses are more important and you have taken them.

But if you have delayed the fourth dose by one or two days it doesn't matter.
You are still protected.
The next dose will be at 28 days. Don't postpone the next dose.

Complete the schedule. You will not get rabies.
Stop worrying. You are safe. No problem.

Wishing you good health
Regards
Dr Arun

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju

Follow up: Dr. Arun (11 minutes later)

sir i take fifth dose on 29th day... It is safe?? i am still protected from rabies?? takin vaccine one day later is acceptable??? should i worry about it???

Answered by Dr. Arun (17 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No problem. Full protection

Detailed Answer:
Don't worry.
Even if you have taken on 29 or 30 days, you will be fully protected.
The reason I am saying this is because the fourth and fifth doses actual booster doses to the first three.
The first three should give you enough protection even if fourth and fifth are slightly delayed.
No need to worry.
I am reassuring that you are safe.

Regards
Dr Arun

Note: For further queries related to your child health, Talk to a Pediatrician. Click here to Book a Consultation.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju