• Male
• 32 Years
• 29/01/2025

I'm getting the anti-rabies vaccine because I was bitten by a dog. Is it okay if I have alcohol while I'm going through this vaccination process?

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Dr Chandra P

General Practitioner

• MBBS
• 5+ Yrs

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Better to avoid for 72 hours

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Answered 04/07/2025

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