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Bitten By Dog And Took Anti Rabies Injections. Again Bitten By A Puppy On Lips. How Long Does The Anti Rabies Vaccination Last?

Hello, I was bitten by my shit-tzu dog last year 2012. Its a very small and the nurse can barely see the cut,but still I went to the hospital and they gave me 4 shots sessions of injections for anti- rabies . The dog that bit me still lives up to this day and she's healthy. Now again, I go
t a bitten by our little puppy. he is more than 2 months old maybe he is 3 inches very little.he bit me in my upper lips. there is blood but only a drop or two. I washed it with running water and soap..
I want to know if my puppy and i are safe. and how long does the anti-rabies vaccination that i got last year will last? Thank you very much.
Tue, 12 Nov 2013
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hi welcome. one completed course of Rabies protect for 5 years.but in case if one is bitten graviously than need to take only 2 booster doses.i think in your case as the site is lips its serious.better to get booster as well as vaccinate your puppy for further prevention.consult a doctor for the same.
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Bitten By Dog And Took Anti Rabies Injections. Again Bitten By A Puppy On Lips. How Long Does The Anti Rabies Vaccination Last?

hi welcome. one completed course of Rabies protect for 5 years.but in case if one is bitten graviously than need to take only 2 booster doses.i think in your case as the site is lips its serious.better to get booster as well as vaccinate your puppy for further prevention.consult a doctor for the same.