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Found a bat in room, got rabies vaccine. between 3rd dose and 4th dose i found bat in room again. doctor said i just continue schedule. is it ok to continue without any extra doses if i really got bitten? no recorded case rabies from bats in here?
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Yes, there would be no benefit from adding doses.
Answered 9/3/2023
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