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Is Anti Rabies Vaccine Required Again If Previously Vaccinated?

hello!last year in october i got scratched by a cat and got 5 antirabies injections!now i got scratched again ,a superficial wound,just a little blood!am i still safe?what is the valability of the vaccin?i am on vacation and is expensive to take the antirabies shot again!is it neccessary?thank you a lot
Mon, 6 Oct 2014
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Hello,
Thank you for your contact to health care magic. I understand your concern. If I am your doctor I suggest you that each rabies vaccine has its period of action. And it all depends on the type of vaccine use and manufacturing company which has provided you. But usually a rabies whole cell virus vaccine lasts for long duration approximately a year. There after it is necessary to take shot again.
I will be happy to answer your further concern
You can contact me.
Dr Arun Tank. Infectious disease specialist.
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Is Anti Rabies Vaccine Required Again If Previously Vaccinated?

Hello, Thank you for your contact to health care magic. I understand your concern. If I am your doctor I suggest you that each rabies vaccine has its period of action. And it all depends on the type of vaccine use and manufacturing company which has provided you. But usually a rabies whole cell virus vaccine lasts for long duration approximately a year. There after it is necessary to take shot again. I will be happy to answer your further concern You can contact me. Dr Arun Tank. Infectious disease specialist. Thank you.