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Does Rabies Vaccine To Be Taken In Full Course ?

i had full course of anti rabbies vaacine (5 dose) that ened 2 days back now again im exposed to street dog .wat should i do now? how long vaacine is effctive to protect from exposure of some one taken it in full couse .plz help me to come out from anxity
Mon, 26 Dec 2011
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Hi,thanks for query.The antirabies vaccine taken is effective for almost life long.After this you will never require full dose.In case of reexposure after one year you have to take 2 injections only.At present there is no reason for worry.wishing you good health.
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Does Rabies Vaccine To Be Taken In Full Course ?

Hi,thanks for query.The antirabies vaccine taken is effective for almost life long.After this you will never require full dose.In case of reexposure after one year you have to take 2 injections only.At present there is no reason for worry.wishing you good health.