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How Long Is Anti-Rabies Injection Effective?

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Posted on Fri, 9 Dec 2016
Question: I have completed my 5 dose of anti-rabies injection and after two days I was again got a scratch from the same cat. Do I take the anti- rabies injection again. How long the injection effective after completion of 5 doses.
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Answered by Dr. Suresh Heijebu (7 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Repeat vaccination not required under 2 days of cat scratch.

Detailed Answer:
Hello Sir.

You need not take vaccination again for this cat scratch.

ARV can offer protection upto 2 years.

Thank you.
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How Long Is Anti-Rabies Injection Effective?

Brief Answer: Repeat vaccination not required under 2 days of cat scratch. Detailed Answer: Hello Sir. You need not take vaccination again for this cat scratch. ARV can offer protection upto 2 years. Thank you.