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2018-06-23 12:59:35
Will it work if someone starts the anti rabies injections after 5 days of bite? And what if same happens with cat bite?
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Hello, VACCINE is important, as soon as possible whether it is cat, dot, rat, bat or anything.ok.

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Dear , u have to take vaccination as soon as possible , if u were unaware of this OK , when u got to know now u have to take. Same for both... cat and dog...Bat ..
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take vaccination as soon as possible

Answered2018-06-23 13:35:00

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It is advisable to take post exposure prophylaxis with anti rabies vaccine even if it is after five days. Five doses have to be taken on 0,3,7,14 and 28th day. For cat bites also, anti rabies vaccine is advised as they also come under rabid animals

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