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A member asked:
After a possible nonbite exposure,i was given an elisa rabies titer test: >4ui/ml (5-shot vaccination received 13 years ago).is a booster recommended?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Probably not: Even with low levels we would not give a booster unless you have a current exposure. I am curious as to why they tested your titer. We don't normally vaccinate humans except in cases of exposure.
Answered 9/18/2017
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I think you are fine: From what I could learn from a brief look, Elisa rabies titers of > 0.5 IU/mL are considered protective. Also, having received 5 shots as part of your original vaccination series would seem more than adequate. Finally, it was a non-bite exposure ... you're fine:)
Answered 9/18/2017
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