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Hi. a rabid dog bited me & i recieved 4 shots of rabies vaccin and 1 shot tetanus.when injecting started the alcohol from preparing the skin area was not dry at all.in this case could alcohol kill the vaccin content ? should i get rabies vaccin again?
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The alcohol prep area does not need to be dry to touch when the injection is made. Any contact with alcohol through the area does not interfere with the action of the shot.
Answered 8/6/2023
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