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I got bitten by a dog a few years ago, could i still get rabies?
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Yes but not that one: A person who got bitten by a dog a few years ago did not get rabies virus from that bite, or he would have died long ago. However, he can get rabies now from a new bite by a rabid animal. The usual incubation period, from time of bite to time of rabies symptoms, is about 3 weeks to 3 months.
Answered 10/26/2011
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No: I assume that you got the anti-rabies shots. Rabies causes infection and is very lethal in 1-3 weeks but if you have gone this long, you are safe. And you have the benefit of some immunity from the shots you got to protect against future exposure.
Answered 3/26/2013
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