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2021-10-30 11:03:05
Hello doctor, My previous rabies vaccination schedule: January 2021: full 5 dose course completion August 2021: 2 rabies booster dose September 2021: 1 rabies booster dose. On 29th October 2021, a stray dog bit me(there was very minimal blood) on my feet. Do I need to get a rabies booster dose?? Thanks
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No need of booster for anti rabies vaccine. You need not take any vaccine further. If animal bite, you can take 3 post prophylaxis doses.

Answered2021-10-30 12:11:21

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