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18 months back i had rabies vaccine after dog bit and then post 5 months again i had two rabies booster shot for dog bite exposure. yesterday i have been bitten by home rat, do i still need to take rabies vaccine?

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Dr. Jay Park answered

Yes unless..: It is likely that you still have adequate rabies virus-neutralizing antibody in your system. If so (you can prove), you do not need. Otherwise, you need 2 shots 3 days apart.

Answered 9/27/2020

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A member asked:

18 months back i had rabies vaccine after dog bit and then post 5 months again i had two rabies booster shot for dog bite exposure. yesterday i have been bitten by home rat, do i still need to take rabies vaccine?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jay Park answered

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