I Have Rabies Vaccine Query

Posted on Sun, 20 Sep 2020

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Question : Rabies vaccine query I have taken antirabies Vaccine 5 doses of rabivax bye serum in February 2020. I had a re exposure in August. Dr told me to take doses again. Till now I have completed 4 doses.
But I read that only 2 should be taken . So my query is whther I am overdosed? Will that cause any effects ?

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (-4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
No need to worry for this.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question,
I can understand your concern.
First of all, no need to worry for side effects.. No need to worry for over dosing also.
So no need to worry if you have taken 4 doses.
Ideally four doses should be taken and you have done right thing.. So no need to worry for side effects..
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Drkaushal85 (50 minutes later)

Thanks for your advise. Tomorrow is my fifth dose. Should I take it?

Is there any side effects of rabies vaccine like pain in joints and muscles?

Does the overdose cause autoimmune diseases?

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (19 hours later)

Brief Answer:
No need to worry for auto immune diseases.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Ask a doctor forum.
No need to worry. No need to worry for side effects. No need to worry for auto immune diseases.
You can take your fifth dose. No harm in it.
For joint pain, Drink plenty of fluids orally and keep yourself hydrated.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj