- Male
- 26 Years
- 29/01/2025
I finished my 5 doses of RABIPUR vaccine in November 2016 and got another dose on February 16, 2017. I'm really confused about how long I'm protected from rabies now. Different doctors have told me different things, like I won't need a booster for 4 months, or just 1 dose a year is enough, or even that I should take 2 doses if there's a new exposure. Today I noticed a scratch near my neck, and I'm worried if it could be from an animal, maybe a dog or a monkey, though I'm not sure. Since I already had a recent dose on 16th Feb, will that cover me for this scratch today, or do I need another booster now?
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Consult a Infectious Disease specialist
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