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Hi i had 9 rabies shots in 4 last months(1full series and 4 boostets)11days after last shot i touched unknown cat i had open wound on my hand ami safe?

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Dr. Natalie Hodge answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

No worries: This should not be of concern. Peace and good health!

Answered 1/26/2018

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Odd pattern of shots: After you complete the post exposure series, you are considered to have ongoing protection for a minimum of 2 years. No further boosters should be necessary unless a blood test has shown you have not made antibodies to earlier vaccine. This includes the recent cat exposure.

Answered 1/25/2018

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