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Hi! my son had his anti rabies booster dose on june 2015. a week after, he was bitten by our vaccinated puppy. does he needs another series of shots?

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Dr. Martin Fried answered

Specializes in Nutrition

No: If the dog was vaccinated, he doesn't need another series of shots.

Answered 9/19/2015

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No: Three things. A properly vaccinated dog is not a rabies risk to anyone. A person with a proper primary and booster series for rabies is considered protected from any rabies exposures for two years from the date of the booster. There are other germs that can complicate a bite, so proper wound care and monitoring is important.

Answered 1/14/2018

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