How Long Does Immunity Last After Receiving Rabies Vaccination?

Posted on Thu, 29 Oct 2015

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Question : After a superficial bite of my pet dog on 18.03.2015 I took full course of 5 anti rabies vaccinations on 18,21,25 th Mar and 1,15 th Apr 2015.
I again had a small bite yesterday I. e.29 th Oct.15 .Do I require another repeat of 5 anti rabies vaccinations?Please advise

Answered by Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali (16 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You need to take 2 booster doses of anti-rabies vaccines

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX Hi
Good afternoon!
I can understand your concern.

Since you have already been given 5 doses of anti-rabies vaccine 6 months ago, you need not have to take 5 doses of the vaccines again.
You need to take only 2 booster doses of anti-rabies vaccines on day 0 & 3 following the bite by your pet dog.
Hope this answers your query.
Best regards.

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