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Today,i got bitten by a bat (dont know where it is now) and i've already got 5 doses of vaccine 'this'month,do i need anymore shots or am i immunized?

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Rabies coverage: Once you complete the primary series for rabies, you are considered protected for 2 years. Those who work closely with animals that may be infected will sometimes have tests run at that point to see if a booster is needed.

Answered 8/11/2014

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Rabies vaccine: Am assuming you are referring to rabies vaccine, either Human diploid cell vaccine or Purified chick embryo cell vaccine. For post-exposure vaccination it is given in 4 shots at 0, 3, 7 and 14 days. There was previously a 5th dose recommended at 28 days but is no longer felt to be necessary. The vaccine is apparently highly effective and approaches 99-100%. Good luck.

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