I Had A Reexposure With Advise Me To Take Vaccine Again Vaccine Is Rabivax By Serum

Posted on Sun, 20 Sep 2020

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Question : Hello Doctor,
I have taken anti rabies vaccine in February 2020.
I had a reexposure in August again hence de advised me to take vaccine again. Vaccine is rabivax by serum.
I have already completed four doses. Is it an overdose?
Will it cause any side effects?
Do I need to take fifth course?

Answered by Dr. Diwashish Biswas (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
No it will unlikely to cause any side effect.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

1. Yes it is overdose.
2. It is unlikely to cause any side effect.
3. You do not need to take 5th dose.
Thanku

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