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How Long Does Immunity Last After Receiving Rabies Vaccination?

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Posted on Tue, 8 Nov 2016
Question: hello sir my self XXXXXXX street dog bite me I take 5 injection my last injection is on 12 October after 2 day again dog bite me wht to do
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Answered by Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar (23 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Check for Rabies antibody levels

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX

I do not think you should be worried about this new bite.
How deep was the bite? Did you ooze blood?
I suggest to check the level of Rabies Antibody in your blood. If they are adequate you do not have to take Rabipur injections.
Since you just completed the first course you should have good amount of antibodies to protect against Rabies.
You should immediately clean the wound with water and soap to reduce the transmission of virus.
Please see a General physician for review of the wound and dressing.

Hope this answers.


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How Long Does Immunity Last After Receiving Rabies Vaccination?

Brief Answer: Check for Rabies antibody levels Detailed Answer: Hi XXXXXXX I do not think you should be worried about this new bite. How deep was the bite? Did you ooze blood? I suggest to check the level of Rabies Antibody in your blood. If they are adequate you do not have to take Rabipur injections. Since you just completed the first course you should have good amount of antibodies to protect against Rabies. You should immediately clean the wound with water and soap to reduce the transmission of virus. Please see a General physician for review of the wound and dressing. Hope this answers.