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A member asked:

Its been 1 week since i take my last anti-rabies vaccine, is it ok to drink alcohol?

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Yes: Social drinking has no effect on the immune systems response to this vaccine. Don't over do it, but live life as well as you can.

Dr Malerman agreed

Answered 5/17/2021

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Hi I have a question, I drink alcohol last night and I take anti-rabies in this morning, is it okay even I drink alcohol last night and I take anti-rabies on this morning? and the anti-rabies are still be effect in my body? By the way I post exposure?

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I had taken moderate amount alcohol during my rabies vaccine. I took it after completing my 3rd short and before 4 th shot.is any problem to take it?

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Ive been bite by a cat and i take anti rabies vaccine and after my 2nd dose 36hrs i drink 1 beer does is affect the interval of the vaccine?

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My First doze of Anti Rabies was on June 23, 2021, and my 4th or Last Doze was on July 21, but I drink Beer and get drunk, 4 days before my final doze. Is there any problem regarding to the effectiveness of my vaccine. thanks?

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Can i drink alcohol during my rabies vaccination? is it harmful. i had 3 shots and my 4th shot is in two weeks.is it okay to drink alcohol?

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