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What Causes Headache, Back And Neck Pain, Throat Discomfort And Minor Weakness Inspite Of Not Having 5th Dose For Dog Bite?
Question: Hi, I was bitten by dog on leg( covered by jeans paint) on 19th of XXXXXXX Doctor suggest me to take 5 dose of rabipur. I took 4 dose of rabipur on 0, 3rd, 10th and 24 days where as actual schedule is 0, 3, 7,14 and 28. Due to unavailability of vaccine, i couldn't take 5th dose. Now i feel minor problem like headache, back and neck pain, throat discomformt and minor weakness. What are my symtomps?
Brief Answer:
Rabies vaccines
Detailed Answer:
Hi Mr. XXXXXXX
Welcome to health care magic.
I have gone through your query and I understand your concern about rabies.
You have taken 4 doses of vaccine and due for the 5th dose.
The first three doses are critical. These will give you enough protection and the next two are more like boosters. You can complete the vaccination schedule by taking the last dose 2 weeks from now.
The symptoms you are having now seem to be of an upper respiratory infection.
I suggest you get in touch with a doctor nearby you and get an ENT examination and get appropriate therapy.
Please get back if any more clarifications.
Thanks
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
thanks dr. there is small correction, i was bitten by dog on 19th of dec. I have taken my last dose on 12th XXXXXXX So is it fruitfull to take the 5th dose. I feel itching also. Please advise. i took my two dose on time but i took two dose on some delay. I have taken the dose on 0, 3, 10th and 24 th days.Please give your suggestion on my question.thanks but i dont have rashes , i have itching only. i recenctly move from india to usa. Is that the problem in my back or body related to rabipur reaaction.
Brief Answer:
Dose now will act like a booster
Detailed Answer:
Hi Mr. XXXXXXX
Welcome back.
The vaccine dose taken now will act as booster. I suggest you complete the schedule.
You have not mentioned details regarding the itching, as to where is it on the body, any associated rashes with it, when it increases and how it is relieved.
If the itching is very annoying then you can take antihistamine drugs like Tab Atarax twice daily after food till itching reduces.
If there is associated rashes, you need to get them examined by a doctor nearby you before taking any medications.
I understand your concern that you might be reacting to the vaccine but if you have taken your last dose on 12th XXXXXXX it is most unlikely for you to develop a reaction now.
Moreover, Rabipur is a purified chicken embryo cell vaccine with minimal complications.
If you do not have rashes, you can take Tab Atarax 10 mg twice daily after food for three days.
I hope I have cleared your doubts,
Please let me know if I can assist you further.
Thanks.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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