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2021-08-03 13:55:00
After taking 5 doses of vaccine and again taking 0,3 doses after 5 months from 5 doses vaccine due to dog scratch , how long it will save me? When I have to take booster for frequent animal handling ? If dog scratchs me now should I have take vaccine again?
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Hi., I can understand your concern. A complete course of rabies vaccine will give immunity for 6 months. You can apply antiseptic cream for local application on scratches. You can plan for booster dose after 6 months.

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