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A cat bit me 4 years ago. i've got no symptoms and haven't got any shots. will i develop rabies later in life?

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No: You would have developed symptoms before now.

Answered 5/17/2015

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No: The onset of rabies occurs very shortly after the bite. Not to worry!

Answered 1/16/2015

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Dr. Natalie Hodge answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

No: No, Rabies virus travels from the bite into your central nervous system. It happens within a month of the bite. Nothing to worry about four years later!

Answered 1/16/2015

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