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A member asked:
I had 5 rabies shots with hrig last year, and 2 boosters 3weeks ago, but yesterday i touched stray cat my hand was wounded do i need vaccine again???
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No: Full doses of rabies vaccination with recent booster should provide adequate protection. If you want to be sure, you can have a blood test measuring antirabies antibody titer.
Answered 1/15/2021
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Booster: I believe your immunity to rabies would last 10 years after the booster shots. A public health expert or infectious disease specialist could confirm this advice.
Answered 11/8/2018
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