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Doctor can you tell me how long we are protected from rabies if we completed 4 dose intradermal anti rabies vaccine which is given in government hospital and got scratched by a street dog with nails again without wound
I completed my last 4th Dose ( Day 28) anti rabies vaccine on 1st August 2021 and today on 14th September 2021 again a street dog scratch me with nails with minor little bit blood comes out no wound so should i need to take anti rabies vaccine booster dose??
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According to the guidelines 3months from previous vaccination you are completely protected against Rabies. Since you were vaccinated in August, a repeat booster is not required
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