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Suggest Dosage For Rabies Injection

Posted on Fri, 17 Feb 2017

Question: Hello,
I have started my rabies injection course of 5 and will be in XXXXXXX for 4 of them, however for the 5th one I will be in the USA on Holiday, any recommendations on what I should do?
PS I have also taken the direct shot on the wound (type 3 bite) although that was late by 2 days the 1st shot was on the same day as the bite.
Thank you

Answered by Dr. Divakara (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Need to take the fifth dose.

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thanks for posting your query.

Well there is no choice , you have to take the 5th dose . Either you can take it one or 2 days earlier or a day later than the scheduled date.

Regards.

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

Follow up: Dr. Divakara (2 minutes later)

Thank you for the reply, any idea if its easy or the procedure to get the final shot in USA? I will carry a Doctors prescription and go forward. Does it have to be from the same brand? Would u suggest anything else?

Answered by Dr. Divakara (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
No need to be of same brand.

Detailed Answer:
HI

You just need to consult any General Practitioner there with your previous records of last 4 doses. Any Clinic or hospital will do .

It doesn't have to be the same brand.

Regards.

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