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A member asked:
If you don't get post exposure pep for rabies untill 12 days after the possible exposure what are the chances of it working?
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Still can.: Obviously, the sooner the better but since, although rare, the incubation period can be quite long, pep should still be given for the appropriate exposure.
Answered 7/17/2012
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