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I was scratched by a cat tooth a few weeks after post exposure rabies shots. do i need to get more shots? cleaned area well, no sting when disinfected
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No: You should be protected by the original vaccine. If a long time had passed since you were vaccinated, a blood test could be done to test your residual immunity before giving a booster.
Answered 8/23/2016
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