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Scared of rabies, pls help.

2021-09-08 05:23:58
I know that guinea pigs usually don't carry rabies but when one of them scratched me, I am thinking of getting my rabies booster shot. Is that alright?? Can I take a booster shot?
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There is no harm in taking anti rabies booster shot of not taken within previous one year

Answered2021-09-08 05:25:53

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