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If someone kissed someone with possible exposure to rabies (rat bite) before the full course of the pep was finished (4 out 5 shots completed) could they contract rabies?
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Possible: The chance is slim. Ask if you should receive prophylaxis. All the best.
Answered 12/5/2017
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