Rabies related question

2016-06-15 06:42:02
I was bitten by monkey 10 years ago but did not receive vaccination at that time. Is it possible that i can get rabbies now? will i have to go for vaccination now?
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Dear sir Rabies is very rare after six months Since ten years have passed.there is no need for vaccination now

Answered2016-06-15 13:04:32

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Yes Get your rabies done

Answered2016-06-15 12:23:08

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Dear Practo user. You got monkey bite 10 YEARS ago. Rabies vaccine is post exposure vaccine. That means after bite you should take vaccine within 24 hrs to form a immunity against rabies. 10 years is long period. Forget about monkey bite.

Answered2016-06-15 12:45:27

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