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How Long Is An Anti Rabies Vaccine Effective?
Hello, I just want to ask if how long or how many years is the effectivity of anti rabies vaccine? I have been vaccinated before way back 2003 for 3 doses. I am exposed to my puppy that I think has a rabies because he has scabies and didn t have anti rabies vaccine yet. When playing around he licked my foot that has a small wound and I think saliva may transmit. Thanks
Tue, 7 May 2019
Hello,
A booster dose as often as every 6 months to 2 years may be required for a person after exposure to the rabies virus.
So, I suggest you repeat the rabies vaccine.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
A booster dose as often as every 6 months to 2 years may be required for a person after exposure to the rabies virus.
So, I suggest you repeat the rabies vaccine.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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