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Hi my doctor gave first dose of rabies vaccine into my buttock. But as per the who guideline it should be given on shoulder. What I can do now. Should I start the whole course again from day 3 as day 0.or start taking other shots on my shoulder as per the old schedule.
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Take shots as per your old schedule only it will work.
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Take rest of the vaccines as instructed.
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A rabies vaccine is required to provide you immunity against rabies virus. Once a rabies infection is established, there's no effective treatment. You may need to discuss it over a call to understand the importance of a rabies vaccine, duration of it's immunity and the right way to get it done.
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