Free Rabies Vaccination Schedule Calculator (Essen & Zagreb)

Instant Essen and Zagreb post-exposure rabies vaccination schedule with next-dose dates and RIG guidance. 100% free tool for doctors and clinics in India.

Rabies has 100% mortality once symptoms start. Getting the post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) schedule right — with correct dates for every follow-up — is life-saving. Our Free Rabies Vaccination Schedule Calculator generates it in seconds.

WHO wound categories

Category	Exposure	Treatment
I	Touching/feeding, intact skin licks	None
II	Nibbling, minor scratches, no bleeding	Vaccine only
III	Transdermal bites, mucosal contact, bat exposure	Vaccine + RIG

How to generate the PEP schedule in 3 steps

Enter exposure date — usually today's date.
Choose schedule — Essen (5-dose IM) or Zagreb (2-1-1 IM). ID schedules also supported.
Select wound category — the tool auto-adds RIG for Cat III.

The dated schedule prints instantly with each dose date, and the patient can save it to WhatsApp.

Essen vs Zagreb — side-by-side

Feature	Essen (5-dose IM)	Zagreb (2-1-1 IM)
Dose days	0, 3, 7, 14, 28	0 (×2), 7, 21
Total visits	5	3
Route	IM deltoid	IM (both deltoids day 0)
Best for	Standard OPD	Patients who may skip visits

When is RIG needed?

Rabies immunoglobulin (RIG) is indicated for Category III exposures in patients who have never been vaccinated. Dose: 20 IU/kg (HRIG) or 40 IU/kg (ERIG), infiltrated in and around the wound. The tool calculates volume by body weight automatically.

Free tool vs full clinic system

Feature	Free Tool	SmartClinic India
Dated PEP schedule	✅	✅
WhatsApp reminders on each dose day	—	✅
Auto-populate vaccination card	—	✅
Inventory-linked billing	—	✅

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Essen rabies vaccination schedule?

Five intramuscular doses of the rabies vaccine on days 0, 3, 7, 14 and 28 from the day of exposure. It's the standard WHO-approved regimen worldwide.

What is the Zagreb 2-1-1 schedule?

Two IM doses on day 0 (one in each deltoid) followed by single IM doses on days 7 and 21 — only 3 visits total instead of 5.

When is rabies immunoglobulin (RIG) required?

For WHO Category III exposures (bites through the skin, mucosal contact, or bat exposure) in patients who have never been previously vaccinated. Dose is 20 IU/kg (HRIG) or 40 IU/kg (ERIG).

Can PEP be started late?

Yes — PEP is effective as long as symptoms haven't started. Even after weeks, start vaccination immediately.

Is the calculator free?

Yes, no signup, no limits.

Which schedule should I choose for a new patient?

Essen for reliable OPD follow-up; Zagreb (2-1-1) when the patient is likely to skip visits. Both are equally efficacious per WHO.