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How Many Rabies Shots Are Required After Dog Bite?
Hi my son was bitten by a puppy last year. We brought him to the hospital and was given anti rabies shots. 2 weeks ago he was bitten by a rabbit, should i still bring him to the hospital for another rabies shot? What is the validity of rabies shot?
Wed, 2 Jul 2014
rabbit bite requires only a tetanus vaccine shot, rabies shot is not required.
Rabies vaccine validity is 5 yrs.
Rabies vaccine validity is 5 yrs.
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