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A member asked:

Would getting the rabies vaccine 9 months after exposure provide protection from the virus?

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Dr. Jay Park answered

Yes: The incubation period for rabies infection can be very long even up to 6 years.

Answered 4/17/2016

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Don't count on it: Although this virus may move slowly in some rare reports, the best protection is gained if given within two weeks of exposure.If you wait 9 months you are likely not treating the initial event, but providing protection for future exposures.

Dr Rhoads and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 1/28/2018

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