Anti-Rabies Vaccine
Also known as: ARV, Rabies Vaccine
Prevents rabies after an animal bite, and can be given before exposure to high-risk people.
Protects against
- Rabies
Schedule
After a bite: days 0, 3, 7 and 14 (IM) or the intradermal schedule, plus immunoglobulin for severe bites. Pre-exposure: days 0 and 7.
Possible side effects
- Pain at site
- Mild fever
- Headache
Who should not get it
- None after a bite - always vaccinate
Precautions
Wash the wound with soap and water for 15 minutes and start vaccination the same day. Free at government hospitals.
Prevents
Frequently asked questions
What does the Anti-Rabies Vaccine vaccine protect against?
Rabies
What is the Anti-Rabies Vaccine schedule?
After a bite: days 0, 3, 7 and 14 (IM) or the intradermal schedule, plus immunoglobulin for severe bites. Pre-exposure: days 0 and 7.
What are the side effects of Anti-Rabies Vaccine?
Pain at site, Mild fever, Headache
Medically reviewed by
Medical review pending
Last updated
9 October 2026
Sources
- Universal Immunization Programme schedule, MoHFW
- IAP Advisory Committee on Vaccines and Immunization Practices (ACVIP)
- WHO position papers
This information is for general awareness and does not replace advice from a qualified doctor. Do not start, stop or change any medicine without medical advice.