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2018-12-20 18:21:58
How long does the vaccination of rabies last in case of humans...can it be taken before exposure???please suggest
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Answered2018-12-21 03:14:44

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Yes.. Pre exposure vaccination can be taken. 3doses Dose 1: whenever you want Dose 2: 7 days after Dose 1 Dose 3: 21 days or 28 days after Dose 1 If a person who has been previously vaccinated is bitten, then he  should get 2 doses of rabies vaccine – Dose 1: right away Dose 2 : on the 3rd day. 

Answered2018-12-20 21:23:52

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Once rabies vaccine taken its life long,  unless one more exposure where you have to take two more doses. It can be taken pre exposure

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