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2 months ago, i finished my 5 rabies shot and 2 anti-rabies serum from a wild cat bite. today i got scratch by wild cat, do i need rabies booster shoot ?
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No, you don't. You should be completely protected for at least 6 months after the first round of vaccination. The protection time may extend up to 2 years. Take care.
Answered 8/3/2023
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