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How Long Does Anti Rabies Vaccination Work In Body?

how long is the effect of anti rabbies in the body when vaccinated? i have been bitten by our cat i think 2010 and i have some scratches too..i had taken rabipur, they vaccinated it to me 3x.. and now, our cat bit me again..the one that bit me is a domesticated cat. do i have to be vaccinated again?thank you
Thu, 26 Jun 2014
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Hello,
Welcome to HCM,

Cat is a known reservoir of rabies virus and it can transmit rabies to the humans. Rabies is 100% fatal but it is 100% preventable by proper and adequate treatment.

As you were bit by a cat previously for which you have received the entire course of anti rabies vaccine. Once again you were bit by cat recently.

According WHO categorization of animal bite, you will be categorized into Re-Exposures. You should receive two doses of anti rabies vaccine on days 0 and 3. The vaccine should be taken to shoulder.
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How Long Does Anti Rabies Vaccination Work In Body?

Hello, Welcome to HCM, Cat is a known reservoir of rabies virus and it can transmit rabies to the humans. Rabies is 100% fatal but it is 100% preventable by proper and adequate treatment. As you were bit by a cat previously for which you have received the entire course of anti rabies vaccine. Once again you were bit by cat recently. According WHO categorization of animal bite, you will be categorized into Re-Exposures. You should receive two doses of anti rabies vaccine on days 0 and 3. The vaccine should be taken to shoulder. Thank you.