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Do i still need rabies vaccine? recently i take 2 anti rabies booster 5 months ago and my dog lick my wound but my dog is healthy after i quarantine her is it neccesary to take another booster shot ?
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If your dog is healthy after quarantine, then it does not have rabies and you do not need a rabies vaccine for the act of working a wound on your body. Good luck.
Answered 5/24/2023
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