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Advice needed on rabies shot. bitten by cat (no rabies signs) had vaccine booster. do i need rabies 5 shot regime treatment? thanks.

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

Need info: If the cat is up to date with their rabies vaccine booster you would not need a rabies prophylaxis series. If not, the need would be guides by local health officials. Domestic cats are a low risk source in most areas unless wild. Local authorities also keep track of whether rabies is present in the region.

Dr Blackwelder agreed

Answered 9/30/2021

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A member asked:

Advice needed on rabies shot. bitten by cat (no rabies signs) had vaccine booster. do i need rabies 5 shot regime treatment? thanks.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Ferguson answered

Dr Blackwelder agreed

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