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A member asked:
I received 5 shots of rabipur a couple of years ago and a couple of booster shots a month ago. do i need more shots if iget bitten again this month?
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YES!: Rabies is a fatal disease. Even if you have been previously immunized, any time you are bitten with an animal that is suspect; i.e. develops rabies after monitoring, or is unable to be isolated for observation; you will need two further injections on day 0 and day 3.
Answered 1/12/2015
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