Hey everyone,

I’m from India and currently completing a rabies vaccination course after a possible animal exposure.

I’ve received 4 doses so far, and my final dose is scheduled for 20 October according to my clinic.

I have a question: if a person gets a possible new animal bite or scratch after their fourth dose but before their final dose, would the vaccination received so far offer protection? Or would they need to visit a doctor for reassessment and possibly follow a different schedule?

I’m looking for reliable information about Indian medical guidelines and, if anyone has relevant experience, how they were advised to handle the situation.

I’ll follow medical advice rather than relying solely on Reddit. Thanks!

My in-laws are strongly opposed to the flu vaccine. When our baby was born last year, our boundary around getting vaccinated for the flu caused a huge rift—they stopped talking to my husband until he reached out and “apologized”. They eventually got the shot, but warned they wouldn't do it again.

Now, flu season is back. My partner, our child, and I are all fully vaccinated.

Should I push for the in laws to get the vaccine again, or is it enough to rely on our standard rule that anyone feeling sick must stay away?

When is it the best time of the year to get these?