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I remember the nurse who gave me rabies vaccine didn't wait for the alcohol to dry and also i requested her to wipe the needle with alcohol swab because she had touched the needle. (this happened 2 times), does it affect the efficacy of the vaccine?

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A member asked:

I remember the nurse who gave me rabies vaccine didn't wait for the alcohol to dry and also i requested her to wipe the needle with alcohol swab because she had touched the needle. (this happened 2 times), does it affect the efficacy of the vaccine?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

Dr Moye agreed

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