Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
I have been administered first rabipur vaccine on intragluteal region.says in instructions should not be give there. is this an issue? can i continue?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
OK but not ideal: The vaccine does not absorb as well from the gluteal muscles which is where the recommendation comes from. It's not harmful to you, but may not be as effective if all the doses are given there. Also, the is a big nerve in your bum that could be hurt when you give gluteal injections, so best to just stay away from them. You certainly should continue the series.
Answered 1/19/2018
4.4k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
If after the first rabies vaccine shot "your body will start its 'homework'," then is the chance of still getting rabies impossible? Ever documented?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I received rabies vaccine in thighs. Paperwork says it should be given in deltoids. What benefit would there be to doing it this way?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Why 2nd dose of anti rabies vaccine given 7 days later? give full reasons?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Can i drink alcohool if i will make tommorow anti rabies vaccine ?in our country doctora say its forbidden but here i see that sais ita allowed.tks
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
WHO protocol says we should get Rabies vaccine after any exposure regardless of interval from last rabies shots,IS IT TRUE?(I had 2boosters 3week ago)
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Is it ok to take (PCECV)rabies vaccine rabipur after 9 months of exposure? will it be effective?will it give any side effects?
How long does Verorab rabies vaccine give immunity?
Does giving rabies vaccine to the dog protect the people around him from rabies?
I did not finish my post-exposure rabies vaccine; I quit after the first or second injection. This was a couple of years ago. Can I get sick?
First 2 doses of rabies vaccine hurted but not other ; why? the first 2 hurted some hours later after getting the vaccine but the other 3 didn't; why?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
