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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 ?

Q: 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 ?

: 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.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

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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A member asked:

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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