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What Kind Of Diet Should Be Followed While Taking Rabies Injection?

i had been bitten by a stray dog and had taken injection which is a course of 5 extending to almost a month 2moro i shall be going for the 2nd dose during this period of medication and post medication what restrictions should i maintain about my food
Sat, 11 Jan 2014
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Hello dear,

Though there are no strict dietary restrictions to be followed while taking rabies vaccination, it is advisable to stay away from alcohol because of the following reasons:

1. There may be unexplained interactions between efficacy of the vaccine and alcohol intake.

2. Rabies vaccination provides immunity against rabies infection while consumption of alcohol decreases the body immunity. This is scientifically proven in various studies.

3. Individuals who receive the Rabies vaccine may experience symptoms such as headache, nausea, dizziness, etc. which are similiar to the symptoms experienced by intake of alcohol.

Other than that, you also need to avoid hepato toxic drugs & steroids.

Wishing you a good health.
Take care.
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What Kind Of Diet Should Be Followed While Taking Rabies Injection?

Hello dear, Though there are no strict dietary restrictions to be followed while taking rabies vaccination, it is advisable to stay away from alcohol because of the following reasons: 1. There may be unexplained interactions between efficacy of the vaccine and alcohol intake. 2. Rabies vaccination provides immunity against rabies infection while consumption of alcohol decreases the body immunity. This is scientifically proven in various studies. 3. Individuals who receive the Rabies vaccine may experience symptoms such as headache, nausea, dizziness, etc. which are similiar to the symptoms experienced by intake of alcohol. Other than that, you also need to avoid hepato toxic drugs & steroids. Wishing you a good health. Take care.