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I had a rabies booster shot last jul 19 for day 0. then, i was suppose to get the day 3 shot on jul 22. unfortunately, i got the day 3 shot on jul 26. will i still get the protection i need even if i got the last dose later than the orig. date? thnks?

Q: i had a rabies booster shot last jul 19 for day 0. then, i was suppose to get the day 3 shot on jul 22. unfortunately, i got the day 3 shot on jul 26. will i still get the protection i need even if i got the last dose later than the orig. date? thnks?

: Yes, the Rabies vaccine is very effective as long as you got the entire series of shots, the spacing is less important. (especially when the period off is only 3 days.)

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Dr. Yvette Kratzberg answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Yes, the Rabies vaccine is very effective as long as you got the entire series of shots, the spacing is less important. (especially when the period off is only 3 days.)

Dr Machanic agreed

Answered 8/14/2021

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A member asked:

I had a rabies booster shot last jul 19 for day 0. then, i was suppose to get the day 3 shot on jul 22. unfortunately, i got the day 3 shot on jul 26. will i still get the protection i need even if i got the last dose later than the orig. date? thnks?

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Dr. Yvette Kratzberg answered

Dr Machanic agreed

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