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A member asked:

Sir i got bit by an kitten which wasn't vaccinated and i am undergoing rabies vaccination currently on my 2nd dose does smoking affect my treatment?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

No: Smoking does not affect rabies vaccine efficacy. But any time you ask yourself that question, also ask yourself whether the other effects to your health is worth the money you are paying for those smokes. Just another opportunity to change your lifestyle for the better!

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/11/2017

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