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How Long Is Rabies Vaccine Effective?
Question: Hi Doctor, I want to know how long the immunity for Rabies vaccine lasts in human?
Brief Answer:
At least for 10 years
Detailed Answer:
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For rabies vaccine the maximum duration of immunity found has been 25 years post immunization. People are likely to have sufficient immunity for at least a presumed duration of ten years. However, in the event of exposure through the bite or scratch of an animal known or suspected to be rabid, individuals who have previously received a complete series of pre- or post-exposure rabies vaccine (with cell-culture or embryonated-egg vaccine) should receive two booster doses of vaccine.
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At least for 10 years
Detailed Answer:
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For rabies vaccine the maximum duration of immunity found has been 25 years post immunization. People are likely to have sufficient immunity for at least a presumed duration of ten years. However, in the event of exposure through the bite or scratch of an animal known or suspected to be rabid, individuals who have previously received a complete series of pre- or post-exposure rabies vaccine (with cell-culture or embryonated-egg vaccine) should receive two booster doses of vaccine.
Feel free to write back in case of further queries.
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