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Is Alcohol Intake Safe While On Rabies Vaccine After Dog Bite?

i was bitten by a small puppy a week ago, i am on rabbis vaccine course n had 2 doses of vaccine( ie 3rd day, 7th day) on last sat ie 13th oct 2012, and my question is- can i have alcohol or do i need to follow any restrictions regarding alcohol consumption ??? will be thankful for your respone....
Mon, 25 Nov 2019
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Hi.

I've gone through your query. I can understand your anxiety.

Rabies is fatal if symptoms are manifested. As you are already on the vaccination schedule, you will be okay. But taking alcohol in between the schedule can interfere with the effective functioning of vaccine.

It impares the immune system & causes decrease in efficacy of vaccine. So do avoid alcohol until all the shots of vaccine get over.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care.

Regards,
Dr. Yogapriya V, General and family physician.
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Is Alcohol Intake Safe While On Rabies Vaccine After Dog Bite?

Hi. I ve gone through your query. I can understand your anxiety. Rabies is fatal if symptoms are manifested. As you are already on the vaccination schedule, you will be okay. But taking alcohol in between the schedule can interfere with the effective functioning of vaccine. It impares the immune system & causes decrease in efficacy of vaccine. So do avoid alcohol until all the shots of vaccine get over. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care. Regards, Dr. Yogapriya V, General and family physician.