A member asked:

6 years ago i received the full dose of rabies the rabies post exposure vaccine for a possible exposure. how long does the vaccine last?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Howard Shapiro answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Nephrology & Dialysis

Check titer: If you have continued exposure, antibody titer can be checked and, intermittently, 1 cc. can be administered. For a single repeat exposure, two doses are given. The antibodies decrease over time. No one knows for sure how long the effect of the original vaccine will last.

Answered 5/15/2017

3.8k views

Thank

Usually 2 yrs: The CDC recommends those in high risk professions that take this pre-exposure to have a booster at 2 yrs or have blood titers run to verify a level of protection. Six years is a bit long to depend on the last series. I would consult your doc about a booster if you have been exposed or need ongoing protection.

Answered 12/19/2017

443 views

Thank

Related Questions

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more