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I had 4 shots of rabies vaccination post exposure. 5th shot is still due next month.can i consume alcohol, or should wait till completion of the 5th.

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No problem: Simple social drinking does not interfere with the bodies response to this vaccine series.

Answered 2/23/2021

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