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I played two days ago with a dog ( he had an owner) and i think he bit me slightly ( a little blood on my leg) because he is still a puppy, no aggression whatsoever. i also did my rabies vaccines in january. should i go back to do more?

Q: i played two days ago with a dog ( he had an owner) and i think he bit me slightly ( a little blood on my leg) because he is still a puppy, no aggression whatsoever. i also did my rabies vaccines in january. should i go back to do more?

: Active immunization series you received 7 months previously should provide a protection at least 2 years. You may get a blood test measuring the titer of neutralizing antibody to be sure.

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Active immunization series you received 7 months previously should provide a protection at least 2 years. You may get a blood test measuring the titer of neutralizing antibody to be sure.

Answered 8/15/2023

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A member asked:

I played two days ago with a dog ( he had an owner) and i think he bit me slightly ( a little blood on my leg) because he is still a puppy, no aggression whatsoever. i also did my rabies vaccines in january. should i go back to do more?

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