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Is Alcohol Consumption Safe During The Period Of Rabies Vaccination?

Posted on Thu, 30 Jun 2016

Question: Hi
I got bitten by a dog last night. It bit me over my clothes and my clothes did not even get torn. There are absolutely no marks, scratches or blood. There is slight pain though. As a precautionary measure, I got Tetanus as well as anti rabies today i.e. 25.05.2016. Next doses on day 3, 7 and 28.

Is it safe to drink alcohol during the period of my vaccination. If yes, then how often and to what limit?

Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Try to minimize alcohol intake.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.

Although alcohol would not mess up with your vaccination process, it is perhaps a good idea to refrain from alcohol intake if feasible. There is no defined limit for the same.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (36 minutes later)

Is there any specific reason for which I should refrain if it would not impact my medication?

Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (22 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Vaccine effect unaltered

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for writing back.

No specific reasons related to the vaccination. The effect of the vaccine would not vary but your immunity may get reduced due for the effect of alcohol.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar