hi! i had dog scratches last December 2015 and immediately given the 4-6 shot i think of rabipur and a shot of ERIG, the whole vaccination process lasted until January 2016. last night, my brother-in-law s playful dog had approached my hand and its teeth somehow had pressed on my hand. it did not bleed or was not cut, but there was a small dot of blood visible on the area i mentioned like a blood clot. computing from the time i had my finished my last vaccine, it s now 2years and 2 months.should i get booster shots?
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Immunity after anti rabies vaccine ( ARV ) is thought to last for an average of 12-15 years.But when there is an exposure,it is better to get a booster dose,considering the fact it’s been 2 years since vaccine shots.
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How Long Is Rabipur Vaccine Effective?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Immunity after anti rabies vaccine ( ARV ) is thought to last for an average of 12-15 years.But when there is an exposure,it is better to get a booster dose,considering the fact it’s been 2 years since vaccine shots. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.