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Suggested Taking Anti Rabies Vaccine As Precautionary Measure. Missed The Second Shot On 7th Day. Can It Be Taken The Next Day?

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I am working in animal welfare in India and as a precautionary measure have been told to take anti rabies vaccine Rabipur. My first shot was on 30/5/13 and I was due for a follow up vaccine yesterday (i.e. after 7 days as instructed on the pack) but missed taking it. Is it ok if I take it today or is the vaccine shot effective only if taken on the 7th day?
Tue, 11 Jun 2013
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Hello,
Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum.
Before exposure 3 injections are advise.
1 st you have taken ,
2nd dose you can take 7-8 days ,so need not to worry , get in today.
Next and last as schedule 14 days.
Few doctor like 21 days ( 3rd dose ,but I like 14 days)
Good luck.
Dr. HET
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Suggested Taking Anti Rabies Vaccine As Precautionary Measure. Missed The Second Shot On 7th Day. Can It Be Taken The Next Day?

Hello, Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum. Before exposure 3 injections are advise. 1 st you have taken , 2nd dose you can take 7-8 days ,so need not to worry , get in today. Next and last as schedule 14 days. Few doctor like 21 days ( 3rd dose ,but I like 14 days) Good luck. Dr. HET