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A member asked:

Since i was bit 4 years ago by a cat. do you think i should get the rabies vaccine so there's no chance, or is it to late?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Don't worry: About it. It's years too late to even consider vaccination at this point.

Dr Isaacs agreed

Answered 3/30/2014

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Don't worry about it: If you are bitten by a rabid cat four years ago you would now be dead. Since you are not dead, relax.

Dr Kwok and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/20/2014

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