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Stray cat scratched me yesterday but forgot to wash it,and i got 2rabies booster 18days ago(5shot ayear ago)a booster is needed?afraid bc not washing
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No: Full doses of rabies vaccination only a year ago with recent booster should provide adequate protection. If you want to be sure, you can request a blood test measuring antirabies antibody titer.
Answered 11/18/2018
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