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How Long Does An Anti Rabies Shot Remain Effective?
I was vaccinated for anti rabies 6 months back with RIG and tetanus. Last week a dog scratched me,so I went back today and got the first shot of the 0 day and will go back for the 3 day.
My question is,how long is the vaccine that I got earlier (5 shots) valid. Did I have some amount of protection 6 months later,or am I too late to get the Injection now!?
Is there any tentative time duration for which a vaccine can provide sufficient immunity for re-exposure. Would my antibody levels be enough during the time of second bite - since I got the Injection one week after the second bite.
My question is,how long is the vaccine that I got earlier (5 shots) valid. Did I have some amount of protection 6 months later,or am I too late to get the Injection now!?
Is there any tentative time duration for which a vaccine can provide sufficient immunity for re-exposure. Would my antibody levels be enough during the time of second bite - since I got the Injection one week after the second bite.
Thu, 16 Feb 2017
Hello dear
I understand your concern
After a course of Rabies vaccination, booster dose require after 2-5 years.
So it can be said that adequate immunity will last for 5 years following full course of vaccination.
In your case you have taken vaccine 6 months back.
You will not need any booster dose for next 5 years.
Some people get unnecessarily worked up out of sheer fear of Rabies.
Vaccine should be taken when it is clearly indicated.
Hope this may help you
Best regards
Dr. Sagar
I understand your concern
After a course of Rabies vaccination, booster dose require after 2-5 years.
So it can be said that adequate immunity will last for 5 years following full course of vaccination.
In your case you have taken vaccine 6 months back.
You will not need any booster dose for next 5 years.
Some people get unnecessarily worked up out of sheer fear of Rabies.
Vaccine should be taken when it is clearly indicated.
Hope this may help you
Best regards
Dr. Sagar
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