- male
- 25 Years
- 29/01/2025
I got my rabies shots around 8 months ago, but Im running late for the booster. A dog scratched my finger, but it's still healthy and living. Im worried about whether it's too late to get the rabies vaccine now. I read somewhere that as long as symptoms haven't started, it's not too late. Is that true? What should I do?
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
Yes there is no perticular time limit,better to get vaccinated as soon as possible
Dr. Kareemulla Suggests...
Consult a Infectious Disease specialist
Answered 04/07/2025
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