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A member asked:

How many post-exposure rabies vaccination (abhayrab) shots are necessary, three, four, or five? i have never been treated before.

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Six: The company that makes this vaccine states that it needs to be given on days 0, 3, 7, 14, 28 and 90. If a health provider decided you needed these, do not miss any doses. I hope you are ok.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 5/31/2020

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