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A 25-year-old male asked:

I was scratched by kitten it bleed a little but i had 2 booster shot of abhayrab on jan 22/25 2018 should i get another injection of rabies vaccine?

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Dr. James Fergusonanswered

Pediatrics 48 years experience

No: You are considered protected for a 2 year period starting with the completion of the primary series or a booster.

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Last updated Mar 22, 2018

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