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Rabies vaccine

2017-07-06 11:33:02
Their was a thin scratch mark in my leg on 3-6-17 but i dont know how it happen but am getting worry if its due to dog nail,if its so then i again need booster or earlier doses will protect me? In april i have taken booster: 22-4-17:1 Rabipur 25-4-17:1 Rabipur In Feb 2017 also taken booster: 16-2-17 and 26-2-17 In Oct/Nov 2016-5 Rabipur doses
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Hello there. I can understand your concern. You need to take one booster every 5years only. Not more. Don't take any more doses. Next done is to be taken after 5 years. Don't need to worry about rabies and all. You are safe. Best regards. Dr. Anil Kumar Jain. Bangalore.

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