Is there any chance I need to get another antirabies shot if a street dog just brushed against me? I'm a bit worried because I had the injection about 2 years ago. How long do these shots last anyway?

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Dr Shubham Chauhan

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If you've already received a rabies injection 2 years ago, you typically only need 2 doses of the vaccine after a new exposure. This is because the immunity from the previous vaccination usually lasts for a long time, often 2-5 years or more, depending on the individual and the type of vaccine used

Answered 04/07/2025

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Can I take Mucinex and Allegra at the same time? I had a chest cold recently and was put on antibiotics, but I'm still dealing with a lot of phlegm. Is it okay to combine these meds?

Continue taking mucinex and alleges

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Can I take paracetamol now if I took ayurvedic medicine a couple of hours ago? My fever's at 102, and I'm feeling pretty lousy. Is it okay to mix the two?

its safe

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I'm really concerned because I heard in the news that having the BCG vaccine might lower the risk of getting the coronavirus. My brother is 28 and he never got any vaccines, including the BCG one, since he was born. Should I be worried about his health? Can you give me some advice on what we should do?

there is no relation between covid and bcg vaccine

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