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I had 8 rabies shots within 7months (1full course and 3 booster)last shot was 3 months ago but i touched stray cat yesterday by wounded hand ami safe?
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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 3/30/2018
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