Question 1

how safe is the current rabies vaccine in the u.s.?

Accepted Answer

Safe: But expensive, and sometimes hard to find.

Question 2

i had third rabies vaccine on day 6 instead of day 7 , is there any issue on taking a vaccine a day prior?

Accepted Answer

No: I wouldn't lose any sleep on it. The timing has some flexibility in doing its job.

Question 3

got one post exposure rabies vaccine but unable to finish.i was unable to do the day 3 and day 7 and so on. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Rabies: Go back and finish your vaccination series, particularly if the animal that bit you was not tested, or worse, positive. This is essentially 100% fatal if you get it. Why risk your life?

Question 4

can i be allergic to the rabies vaccine?

Accepted Answer

Sure: You literally can be allergic to anything, including any vaccine. A vaccine, like any medicine, is capable of causing serious problems, such as severe allergic reactions. The risk of a vaccine causing serious harm, or death, is extremely small. Serious problems from Rabies Vaccine are very rare. Several brands of Rabies Vaccine are available in the United States, and reactions may vary.

Question 5

what is the definition or description of: rabies vaccine?

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A biologic product: Consisting of killed rabies virus given to prevent human rabies infection which can be given before or after exposure.  The current vaccines in the developed world are safe and produced in tissue culture whereas some older vaccines were produced with methods that could cause neurological side effects.

Question 6

if i stop a rabies vaccine regimen midway are there any repercussions?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The vaccination may not be successful and leave you vulnerable to rabies, which is uniformly fatal.

Question 7

how long does rabies vaccine last?

Accepted Answer

Long duration: but please check this link for the WHO position paper on the vaccine and the disease, good luck

http://www.who.int/immunization/Rabies_slides_Aug_2010.pdf

Question 8

how long does the rabies vaccine last in humans?

Accepted Answer

Uncertain: We really are not 100% certain. Cdc feels--if high risk--test every 2 years (e.g. Vet working in rabies zone)  latest who consensus is every 10 years. In general, if continued risk, recommend periodic retesting titers though immunity may persist even when antibodies are no longer detectable. Cdc rule? If the titer.

Question 9

how long does the rabies vaccine last in people?

Accepted Answer

Maybe lifelong but..: We really are not 100% certain. Cdc feels--if high risk--test every 2 years (e.g. Vet working in rabies zone)  latest who consensus is every 10 years. In general, if continued risk, recommend periodic retesting titers though immunity may persist even when antibodies are no longer detectable. Cdc rule? If the titer.

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where can i get a rabies vaccine ? please help

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Wrong place to ask: This HT public site features volunteer docs located primarily in the USA who offer to answer questions about health problems. We have no access to or information about the location of clinics/docs/ or other local services around the world where this site is seen. Contact a local hospital or health department for such questions.

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