Question 1

is it safe to receive 6 rabies vaccinations within a month? completed primary 4 shot series, now being given 2 more boosters for secondary bat exposure shortly after primary series finished, per this facilities infectious disease dr. recommendation.

Accepted Answer

Yes: I wish everybody's questions were as easy to answer. You got bit again, you get more injections. I'm sorry about the second bite but this is the right choice. Please ignore any "scare" stuff on the internet about rabies shots -- people make stuff up.

Question 2

how long does rabies booster vaccine last ?

Accepted Answer

2 yrs for sure: Those working in high risk professions are encouraged to either get a booster every 2 years or have antibody titers run to see if their protection is declining to the point another is needed.

Question 3

how long can we be safe after rabies booster vaccine?why it is not mentioned by who rabies guidelines,?they said after every exposure should get shot again? is it right ?what should we do ?

Accepted Answer

Rabies: I think given that there is NO treatment for human rabies -  its wise to get a booster.    Over time our bodies immunity does fall especially towards things we rarely encounter  such as rabies    Thus its prudent to get a booster after an exposure since there is no treatment.

Question 4

is there an anti rabies vaccine and booster?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Individuals exposed to rabid animal receive 4-5 doses of rabies vaccine.  Only those who are at high risk to rabies, e.g., animal handlers, receive booster shot.

Question 5

how are anti rabies vaccine and booster different?

Accepted Answer

No difference: The rabies vaccine prevents a patient from developing rabies by triggering the body to make antibody against rabies.  This is given at the time of exposure (bite, bat, etc).  The booster dose is the same exact vaccine and is given at day 3, 7 &amp; 14.

Question 6

finished post exposure rabies vaccines ten days ago.  just got bit by a bat. do i need a booster?

Accepted Answer

No: Once you complete a primary anti-rabies series you have ongoing protection for approximately 2 years. People working in high risk situations are encouraged to get boosters after 2 years to maintain that protection.

Question 7

can rabies occur after 3 years from exposure of non bleeding scratches of dogs. though vaccine was taken lately with booster doses. ?

Accepted Answer

Not 3 years after: First the risk of contracting rabies from superficial scratches is very unlikely.  2nd, it will not take 3 years for the disease to manifest.

Question 8

if you had the rabies vaccine 3 years ago and a booster 1year ago and get exposed to rabies ,would you need another series of shots?

Accepted Answer

No: The primary and boosted series are both considered protective for at least 2 years.Those in high risk settings are encouraged to get a booster or have antibody tests at 2 years out to see if another booster is needed.

Question 9

i had a booster dose for anti-rabies vaccine after being bitten the second time. do i need another shot after being bitten the 3rd time?

Accepted Answer

Depends on the : Length of time after the last immunization.

Question 10

i had a rabies vaccine in 2004 then had a booster in 2005 as i had contact (not bitten) with a rabid animal.would this booster still have validity?

Accepted Answer

? validity ?: Your question is not clear.The expected protection of a primary rabies series is at least 2 years, with high risk occupations advised to get antibody titers at that point to see if a booster is needed. Your booster should have benefit and few would ever suggest a full series with that history.

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Is it safe to receive 6 rabies vaccinations within a month? completed primary 4 shot series, now being given 2 more boosters for secondary bat exposure shortly after primary series finished, per this facilities infectious disease dr. recommendation.

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How long does rabies booster vaccine last ?

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How long can we be safe after rabies booster vaccine?why it is not mentioned by who rabies guidelines,?they said after every exposure should get shot again? is it right ?what should we do ?

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Is there an anti rabies vaccine and booster?

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How are anti rabies vaccine and booster different?

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Finished post exposure rabies vaccines ten days ago. just got bit by a bat. do i need a booster?

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Can rabies occur after 3 years from exposure of non bleeding scratches of dogs. though vaccine was taken lately with booster doses. ?

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If you had the rabies vaccine 3 years ago and a booster 1year ago and get exposed to rabies ,would you need another series of shots?

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I had a booster dose for anti-rabies vaccine after being bitten the second time. do i need another shot after being bitten the 3rd time?

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I had a rabies vaccine in 2004 then had a booster in 2005 as i had contact (not bitten) with a rabid animal.would this booster still have validity?

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