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Got full dose rabies shots in 2008. 2 boosters(3 shots per), 1 in 2011. 1 in july 2013. a domestic dog(in usa, looked fine) might licked a small cut(1 day old) of my hand. do i need more rabies shot?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Not high risk by : Description. A domestic dog which appeared healthy and did not act abnormal might (not sure) have licked a small cut. So far, this does not sound like a high risk scenario for rabies. Do you know if the dog had it's rabies shots up to date? You can always talk with your local public health office. Take care.

Answered 8/23/2013

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Dr. Ravi Chand answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Dog: Please read cdc guidelines for rabies vacccination. If you know the dog, observe for 7 days. If in doubt take a booster and measure your rabies antibody levels.

Answered 8/23/2013

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No.: Unless the dog gets sick later, this is a low-risk exposure.

Answered 8/26/2013

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