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Is Intercouse Before The Third Dose Of Rabies Vaccination Safe?
Question: Hi,
I have bitten by a dog and I got the vaccination immediately. I will be getting second vaccine today.
Is it Okay to indulge in sexual intercourse or kiss before third vaccination.
I have bitten by a dog and I got the vaccination immediately. I will be getting second vaccine today.
Is it Okay to indulge in sexual intercourse or kiss before third vaccination.
Brief Answer:
Depends on the risk
Detailed Answer:
Welcome to Healthcaremagic.
Hi, I am Dr Anshul Varshney , I have read your query in detail , I understand your concern.
See, the transmission of rabies virus from human to human through saliva is extremely rare, so you can have intercourse or kiss.
A vaccine doesn't provide you immediate immunity against rabies infection. It takes a few days to develop immunity.
So, if your bite was a high risk, that is the dog is suspected to be rabid, then ideally you should avoid any sexually activities.
No one can guarantee to you the safety.
The clinical experience with the course of time states that the spread of virus through human contact is extremely rare.
So, the decision is all yours.
If i would have been at your place, i would have avoided any sexual activities for at least 2 weeks.
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
Depends on the risk
Detailed Answer:
Welcome to Healthcaremagic.
Hi, I am Dr Anshul Varshney , I have read your query in detail , I understand your concern.
See, the transmission of rabies virus from human to human through saliva is extremely rare, so you can have intercourse or kiss.
A vaccine doesn't provide you immediate immunity against rabies infection. It takes a few days to develop immunity.
So, if your bite was a high risk, that is the dog is suspected to be rabid, then ideally you should avoid any sexually activities.
No one can guarantee to you the safety.
The clinical experience with the course of time states that the spread of virus through human contact is extremely rare.
So, the decision is all yours.
If i would have been at your place, i would have avoided any sexual activities for at least 2 weeks.
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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