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I have been vaccinated for rabies (5 doses needed) after one exposure. but after 4th shot of vaccine i have been exposed again. do i need another booster?
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You just have to finish the course of 5 doses then you should be fine. Please be careful with animal contact in the future.
Answered 2/17/2023
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