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Is Anti-rabies Vaccination Required Post Taking It Once Five Months Back?

Hello Doc, My daughter was bitten by our puppy last year October 2016 and had 3 shots of anti rabies,her last shot was Nov. 03 2016. This time my daughter was bitten again by our dogs pup. Im not sure if it is scratch. Does she need to he vaccinated again? It was 5 months ago when she was injected by anti rabies. Thank you.
Wed, 24 May 2017
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Hello,
Thanks for trusting Healthcaremagic!
I have gone through your query and I can understand your concerns.

Since she had full immunization five months ago, no need for full course immunization again.
She needs to take a booster dose only.
Thanks
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Is Anti-rabies Vaccination Required Post Taking It Once Five Months Back?

Hello, Thanks for trusting Healthcaremagic! I have gone through your query and I can understand your concerns. Since she had full immunization five months ago, no need for full course immunization again. She needs to take a booster dose only. Thanks