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I got vaccinated for rabies with 5 shots in 2021 and now I took rabies booster dose yesterday and today a street cat scratch me a little with no cut and blood. Should I be worried .how long does booster dose immunity last. Should I be worried.
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Scratch by a street cat resulting in no cut or blood is Category II wound. Since post exposure treatment of 5 doses is taken, only two doses of vaccine at 0 and 3 are required because of possible Re exposure. Out of which booster dose taken yesterday is counted as O day dose. You may take one more dose of day - 3. (Ref: Human Biologicals Institute - "FAQ on Rabies" )
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