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Is it okay to undergo hiv test while receiving anti-rabies vaccine? thank you : )

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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OK to test: There are NO medications, vaccines, drugs, or anything else that has any effect on HIV test reliability. That includes rabies vaccine. Your HIV test result will be accurate. Good luck.

Answered 5/17/2021

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A member asked:

Is it okay to undergo hiv test while receiving anti-rabies vaccine? thank you : )

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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