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Rabies vaccine in India

Discussion in 'Travel advice' started by Jonaa754, Dec 12, 2014.

  1. Jonaa754

    Jonaa754 New Member

    Before leaving for India I didn't have enough time to do the course of Rabies vaccination in the home country. Can I get the pre exposure vaccines in India and how expensive it is?

    I am concerned because I have some rural places in my list, which I must visit and it is possible that for a couple of days I will be days away from any good hospital. I have travel health insurance for any emergency but I think it’s better to take precaution.
     


  2. Bholae Nath

    Bholae Nath New Member

    Yes, Rabies vaccination is available everywhere in India and it should not cost you anywhere more than INR. 500 per shot ($10) including fees of doctor who will give you the vaccine.

    I assume you will land in Delhi so once you reach just go to any chemist shop near AIIMS or Dr. Max Hospital and you can easily get it from there.

    I have one more point: If you are not planning to play or fool around with street dogs in India then there is no need of any Rabies vaccination, I am frequent visitor to Indian from last 30 years and I never took any vaccination so far. Its for dogs and its better if we let the dogs enjoy this medicine :)

    Bam Bam Bhole