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If an animal licked my hands & while I washed hands with soap & water (some soap & water went into my eyes). Does it constitute as an exposure & I need to take vaccines again (i already took full course of 5 arv vaccines [5th or last one only 13-14 days ago])? Pls help. Getting tensed, as it went into my eyes.
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Don't worry if you washed your hands properly. Soap kills the rabies virus. You should not need any more doses. If still anxious, you may take a single booster dose on day 90 from first exposure.
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