Rabies doubt!!

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Rabies doubt!!

Asked for Female, 21 Years

Hello doctor, I took a complete ARV(5 shots) in January 2021, I took 2 booster doses in August 2021 and now, a street dog scratched me(no blood was drawn but it was a nasty scratch) just a few hours ago on 22 September 2021, should I go for booster shots??? Pls reply

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Dr. Nishant Kumar Jaiswal

Public Health Medicine Specialist 20 yrs exp Lucknow

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Boosters are usually not recommended if taken within last 6 months