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I had 2rabies shot a month ago(5 shot a year ago too) but from last year 2 times i used steroid cream for aweek can it reduce rabies antibody,why?

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

Unlikely: Creams,lotions,sprays applied to the skin surface do not penetrate enough to reach the blood. To alter immunity at all steroids must be at a significant blood level for long enough to trigger such a change. I wouldn't worry about it.

Dr Rastogi agreed

Answered 4/29/2020

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A member asked:

I had 2rabies shot a month ago(5 shot a year ago too) but from last year 2 times i used steroid cream for aweek can it reduce rabies antibody,why?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Ferguson answered

Dr Rastogi agreed

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