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Rabies Shot after again bitten by a cat

2021-07-16 09:48:38
4 months ago on March,I got myself vaccinated for rabies as my dog bite me...i had 3 shots of rabies on march. Yesterday after 4 months (july) ,a stray can bit me again and it was a deep puncture through skin. The cat was also looking somewhat sick. Now I am confused wheather i have to take rabies shots again or not because just 4 months ago I already had them Do I again need rabies shots for this?
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Yes u need again,but this time two booster doses will suffice Contact me on practo for more details

Answered2021-07-16 10:09:11

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Within 6 . Months needs to take booster dose only

Answered2021-07-16 10:18:07

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