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Posted On : 12 Mar 2012

A pt . on post exposure Rabies Vaccine PROPHYLAXIS, forgot to take 2nd dose, came after 3 days, what to do_?

Shall we repeat from the 1st dose_? what to do_?

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osama simsaa

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i think no need to repeat dose one , so take dose 2 and counting otoher dose ,from the day of dose two plus advise the pt. not to miss the time of other 5 doses.

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T Jothi

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no need to repeat the 1st dose.2nd dose to be given on that day andto give the 3rd dose as per the shedule

13 years ago

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T Jothi

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no need to repeat the 1st dose.2nd dose to be given on that day andto give the 3rd dose as per the shedule

13 years ago

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talal alwardi

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just give the 2nd dos only

13 years ago

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L Sreepriya

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Continue the shedule .no need to repeat 2nd dose

13 years ago

Answer 1

It is best to offer delayed second dose immediately that happens to be on day 6 and then place another dose at day 10 and thereafter on day 14 - further dose can be planned on day 30 and to be on safer side, offer another last dose at day 90.

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