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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?

Q: 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?

: You just have to finish the course of 5 doses then you should be fine. Please be careful with animal contact in the future.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

You just have to finish the course of 5 doses then you should be fine. Please be careful with animal contact in the future.

Dr Bhuvaneswar agreed

Answered 2/17/2023

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A member asked:

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?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hiep Le answered

Dr Bhuvaneswar agreed

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