I'm really concerned about my situation here. I was bitten by a street cat before and went through the full rabies vaccination series of 5 doses. Then, 6 months later, the same cat bit me again, and I got 3 more doses of the vaccine. Now, if this same cat bites me once more just 2 months after my last rabies shot, do I need to get vaccinated again? If so, how many doses would be necessary? Also, just to mention, the cat hasn't been vaccinated. What should I do?

Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

General Practitioner

• MBBS
• 6+ Yrs

Consult Now

After two previous bite incidents and vaccination series, if bitten again by the same unvaccinated cat, you'll likely need a booster dose. Here's a general guideline:

Consult a Doctor Immediately

1. Report the incident and previous vaccination history.
2. Discuss the need for a booster dose.

General Recommendations

1. If the previous vaccination series was completed (5 doses), a booster dose of 1-2 injections might be sufficient.
2. If the incident occurs within 2 months of the last vaccination dose, a booster dose might not be necessary.

Answered 04/07/2025