Can I wait 10 days before getting rabies vaccine?

Rabies vaccine is not needed:
If, after 10 days, the animal does not show any signs of rabies, then no treatment is needed. Also, animals immunized with the rabies vaccine are unlikely to transmit rabies — all the more reason to make sure that your animals are immunized with rabies vaccine.
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Is a week too late to get a rabies shot?

A patient who was bitten by a bat a few months ago is wondering if it is too late to receive rabies PEP. There is no time limit regarding the administration of PEP after an exposure.
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How long can you wait before starting rabies shots?

Rabies is a very serious virus. Once a person is infected, there is not much a doctor can do to treat it. If a dog, cat, bat, or other mammal you might suspect has rabies has bitten you, get to the doctor. The first dose of the vaccine should be administered within the first 24 hours after exposure.
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Is it OK to get rabies shot late?

Once a person develops rabies symptoms it is too late to vaccinate against rabies!
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Can I take rabies vaccine after 3 days?

The first dose should be given as soon as possible after the exposure. Additional doses should be given on days three, seven, and 14 after the first shot. These shots should be given in the deltoid muscle of the arm.
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Can I take rabies vaccine after 6 days?

The first dose of the 5-dose course should be administered as soon as possible after exposure. This date is then considered day 0 of the post exposure prophylaxis series. Additional doses should then be administered on days 3, 7, 14, and 28 after the first vaccination.
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Can I take rabies vaccine after 5 days?

To prevent rabies, four to five doses of anti-rabies vaccine are administered on the 0, 3, 7, 14 and 28 days of a bite.
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How long can you delay rabies vaccine?

If delay is >7 - 14 days from day 7 schedule (i.e. days 15 to 21 from start of vaccination)- day 3 dose shall be repeated and revised according to the prescribed interval. If delay is > 14 days from day 7 schedule (i.e. beyond day 22 from start of vaccination) -a new course shall be restarted.
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What if I miss a rabies vaccine?

If you have not yet received the vaccine and were exposed to the rabies virus, you will need a total of 5 doses on 5 different days within a 1-month period. You will also receive a shot of rabies immune globulin. In order for the rabies vaccine to work properly, it is very important that you do not miss any doses.
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Can I take rabies injection after 1 day of dog bite?

If the bite is due to a pet dog, you might have to take three injections as there are high chances that the dog might be vaccinated. The first injection should be taken on the day of a dog bite, the second one after three days and the third after seven days of the dog bite.
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Can rabies vaccine be given after 24 hours?

Rabies is an acute viral infection is transmitted to humans by a bite or by the exposure of broken skin to an infected animal's saliva. Immunization given early (preferably within 24 hours but certainly within 72 hours) can usually prevent the disease.
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Can you get rabies vaccine after symptoms?

If your health care provider or local health department recommend vaccination, the vaccine should be given as soon as possible after an exposure but may be effective any time before symptoms begin. Once symptoms begin, rabies vaccine is no longer helpful in preventing rabies.
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Can I get a rabies shot just in case?

Rabies immune globulin and the first dose of rabies vaccine should be given by your health care provider as soon as possible after exposure. Current vaccines are relatively painless and are given in your arm like a flu or tetanus vaccine; rabies vaccines are not given in the stomach.
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Can you treat rabies after symptoms?

Once a rabies infection is established, there's no effective treatment. Though a small number of people have survived rabies, the disease usually causes death. For that reason, if you think you've been exposed to rabies, you must get a series of shots to prevent the infection from taking hold.
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How do you prevent rabies after a bite?

Getting a rabies vaccination as soon as possible after an animal bite is the best way to prevent the infection. The rabies vaccine is given in a series of five shots over 14 days. Doctors will treat your wound by washing it for at least 15 minutes with soap and water, detergent, or iodine.
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How long does it take to show signs of rabies in humans?

In people, the incubation period (the time between initial contact with the virus and onset of the disease) generally ranges from two to eight weeks. In rare cases, it can vary from 10 days to 2 years. The incubation period is shorter in children and in people exposed to a large dose of the rabies virus.
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Can you get rabies from a scratch?

People usually get rabies from the bite of a rabid animal. It is also possible, but rare, for people to get rabies from non-bite exposures, which can include scratches, abrasions, or open wounds that are exposed to saliva or other potentially infectious material from a rabid animal.
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Is 11 days too late for rabies vaccine?

Don't worry you are safe for now. But remember to start Rabies vaccination as soon as possible and Don't wait for the dog to observe for 10-15 days. Was this answer helpful?
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Can I get rabies shot after 7 days?

The first shot is given immediately after exposure to a rabid animal, then again three days later, seven days later, and 14 days later. The person should also receive another shot called rabies immune globulin (RIG).
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Can I take rabies vaccine after 48 hours?

The problem with rabies is that symptoms do not usually occur immediately, but vaccinations must be taken within 48 hours (and an absolute maximum of a week) to prevent rabies from occurring after a dog bite.
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Can rabies occur after 10 years?

Clinical Description

Confirmed rabies has occurred as long as 7 years after exposure, but the reasons for this long latency are unknown. The first signs of illness are nonspecific: fever, anxiety, and malaise. Often there is tingling and severe pruritus at the site of the animal bite.
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What happens if a dog bites without rabies shot?

If the animal has not been vaccinated, it should be euthanized. The animal can be used for human consumption if it is slaughtered within 7 days of exposure, provided liberal amounts of the tissue around the exposed area (bite) are discarded. Consult with your veterinarian.
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How soon after dog bite do I need tetanus?

Human or animal bites can become infected or transmit illnesses such as rabies. A tetanus shot may be required if you have not had one within 10 years; if you are not sure when you had your last tetanus shot, and you've been bitten, you should get one within 72 hours after your injury.
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What happens if rabies vaccination is delayed for dog?

If an unvaccinated (or overdue for vaccination) dog or cat is exposed to a rabid animal or bites a human, the animal may be subjected to extended quarantine periods and, in some cases, euthanasia.
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Is it necessary to take rabies vaccine after 10 days if the dog is alive?

You need not take vaccine if dog is alive and healthy after 40 days.
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