Does Alcohol Interact With Rabies Vaccination?
Dont worry about alcohol; need to know the route of vaccination
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query in Healthcaremagic.com.
This is Dr. Swarnava Dattagupta answering your query.
I understand your concern.
Let me answer your queries one by one.
1. Dont worry about your alcohol intake following vaccination. 2 glasses of whiskey will not interfere with the efficacy of vaccination. But avoid regular intake of alcohol.
2. Rabies vaccination has various schedules according to route of administration in World Health Organisation Rabies vaccination guide.
Intramuscular regimen is commonly used which has 5 shots in one month duration on 0,3,7,14,30 days, and if multisite regimen is used, 3 days are sufficient on 0,7,21 days.
Intradermal regimen is used less commonly and has a course where 6 shots are given.
So kindly inform me about your route and site (single or multiple) of administration so that I could help you further.
Hope I have answered your question.
If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
Regards.
Yes continue your regimen
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thank you for writing back.
1. Yes you should continue with the regimen. In multisite shots, injections on days 0,7,21 are sufficient but some doctors give an additional dose on day 3. It is perfectly okay.
2. Your parents need not take any vaccine now. Unless there is any scratch or bite, there is no absolute indication of vaccine. Rather get your puppy vaccinated if it is not yet done.
3. Well, though there is no definite time period, but 5-10 years of protection is what one can expect. Also, those who are frequently exposed, a booster dose is advised every 5 years.
Hope this helps.
Regards.
No need of vaccination for them unless there is an exposure like yours
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
There is no need of vaccination for your parents unless there has been an exposure of scratching or bite like yours.
You can get your puppy vaccinated as per schedule.
That will reduce risk of transmission if any.
Hope this was useful.
Regards.