Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Completed my rabies vaccine 2 days ago got bitten again today do i need to get 3 doses of vaccine again? how long does the antibodies protect me? help
A doctor has provided 1 answer
No: once you complete the primary series you are considered protected for at least 2 years.
Answered 12/8/2015
3.9k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Do i need rabies vaccine even if i have rabies antibody titer significantly above 0.5 iu/ml (base on RIFFT ) in case of RE exposure ?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Is rabies vaccine only effective if antibodies develop before virus reaches nerves? Or is it effective if antibodies develop before reaching CNS?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Does my baby absorbs the antibodies from my rabies vaccine through breast milk?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Would five to seven beers have a negative effect on my bodys antibody response to the post-bite rabies vaccine? Is it true that alcohol limits or hinders the immune response to the rabies vaccine?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
My 3 year old son had an exposure with bat 11 days back, till now he had three shots of rabies vaccine. is he safe now and is he started to have antibodies? no symptoms as of now?
Was bitten in zfinger by an ill stray kitten. got my tetanos & antibiotics. It died on the 5 &i got rabies vaccine.can i have transmitted to my kid?
How long rabies vaccine protects me? Got my 1 dose yesterday what if i got bitten again? do i need to get shots again? No immune because got it alread
Does too much alcohol negatively affect the antibody production of my body to the post-bite rabies vaccine?
I received the post-exposure rabies vaccine but would like to assure my antibody level is adequate. Can I do this thru a blood test requisition?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
