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What Is The Effective Time Period Of An Anti Rabies Injection?
Question: I had a rabies vaccine in 2010 when I was bitten by a stray dog. I was bitten by my sons gerbil about 6 days ago I let go of the gerbil and it got away outside, so we do not have it anymore. Do I need a new rabies shot? We got the gerbil from a pet store about three weeks ago he seemed fine.
Brief Answer:
Anti rabies vaccine shot is advised.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Nice to meet you here,
It is advisable to take the new rabies vaccination in this circumstances as Post exposure prophylaxis (PEP) even though it has been 6 days already you can still administer it within 14 days of exposure.
So visit your nearby hospital and get vaccinated.
Hope this helped you,
Take care.
Regards,
Dr.surendiran gaj.
Anti rabies vaccine shot is advised.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Nice to meet you here,
It is advisable to take the new rabies vaccination in this circumstances as Post exposure prophylaxis (PEP) even though it has been 6 days already you can still administer it within 14 days of exposure.
So visit your nearby hospital and get vaccinated.
Hope this helped you,
Take care.
Regards,
Dr.surendiran gaj.
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