Pittsburgh, PA
A 27-year-old male asked:
if you had the rabies vaccine 3 years ago and a booster 1year ago and get exposed to rabies ,would you need another series of shots?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. James Fergusonanswered
Pediatrics 46 years experience
No: The primary and boosted series are both considered protective for at least 2 years.Those in high risk settings are encouraged to get a booster or have antibody tests at 2 years out to see if another booster is needed.
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Last updated Jul 6, 2017
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