Sir for how many days we don't have to take vaccine again if full rabies course is done but we get exposure again after vaccine so how many days we are safe?

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Good day Mr. lybrate-user. As per the nrcp guidelines (national rabies control program, 2019)if you have taken complete vaccination after canine bite or scratch i.e 4 doses of intradermal or 5 doses of intramuscular. You may not need booster dose upto 3 months. After 3 months if there is re exposure with cat or dog with or without blood you only need to take booster dose on 0 and 3rd day. It is same even after 10 years of first complete rabies vaccination you only need booster i.e 2 doses is enough. Hope im helpful with your complaint and wish your fast recovery. If you still need further assistance please contact.

Chakravarthy S S · Accepted Answer

Good day Mr. lybrate-user. As per the nrcp guidelines (national rabies control program, 2019)if you have taken complete vaccination after canine bite or scratch i.e 4 doses of intradermal or 5 doses of intramuscular. You may not need booster dose upto 3 months. After 3 months if there is re exposure with cat or dog with or without blood you only need to take booster dose on 0 and 3rd day. It is same even after 10 years of first complete rabies vaccination you only need booster i.e 2 doses is enough. Hope im helpful with your complaint and wish your fast recovery. If you still need further assistance please contact.