Is Alcohol Consumption Safe Prior To Rabies Vaccination?

Posted on Fri, 13 May 2016

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Question : I am being administered VERORAB rabies vaccine and have already undergone 3 shot the last one is to be administered on 29th of May 2016. My question is that should on drink alcohol and take nonveg during this vaccination?

Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney (25 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Alcohol should be avoided

Detailed Answer:
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Hi, I am Dr Anshul Varshney , I have read your query in detail , I understand your concern.
You may take Non veg during this period. Alcohol consumption should be avoided. Alcohol compromises your immunity and vaccines work on principle of inducing immunity, so alcohol should be avoided.
This is my personal opinion based on details available here. If you still have any other query, you may please ask me.
Stay Healthy.
Dr Anshul Varshney , MD

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