A booster dose is a dose of a vaccine given after the original vaccine shot. As the first protection dose decreased, the booster dose augmented immunity over time.
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Should I get a typhoid booster six years after the first?
Query: Hello doctor, I am going on a work trip tomorrow. I was vaccinated for typhoid six years ago and was informed today that I should have taken another typhoid vaccine. I read online that you should do this two to four weeks before traveling. Should I still try to get vaccinated? If so, can I take an o... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your details, and I can understand the problem. Taking a booster dose of typhoid is always safer before going to another country. I suggest you take precautions and drink filtered and boiled water. Do not eat the roadside food and eat only in good restaur... Read Full »
When to take the second and third dose of anti-rabies vaccine as I took day 0 on the 12th day?
Query: Hi doctor, I had my first schedule of the anti-rabies vaccine according to the 0, 7, and 21 schedules. I took my day 0 dose on 12, so when can I take my day 7 and 21 scheduled dose? Kindly help me. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. The date of your further doses is determined by adding 7 and 21 to the date 12. So I suggest you have your second dose on the 19th and 3rd dose on the 2nd. I will be happy to help you further. Read Full »
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