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Do repeated doses of the rabies vaccine impact immunity?
Query: Hi doctor, I was scratched by a dog a week ago. I took my first dose of the anti-rabies vaccine the next day. But due to the vaccine unavailability, I could not take my second dose. Almost two days have passed since I missed my second dose, and I have procured an anti-rabies vaccine. I have been rec... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Yes, please start your dose of ARV (anti-rabies vaccine) again. It will not have any adverse effect on you. Repeated doses of anti-rabies vaccine do not affect the body's capability to produce antibodies to fight the rabies virus. For your... Read Full »