How long does a rabies vaccine grant immunity for?

But since part of the reason for pre-exposure rabies vaccination is to “prime” the immune system in case of later exposure, the post-exposure treatment (two doses of vaccine without rabies immune globulin) is the same even if exposure occurs more than two years after vaccination. read more

If you’ve already had the rabies vaccine, you’ll need 2 doses after an animal bite — you’ll get the first dose right away, followed by a second dose 3 days after the first. You won’t need the Rabies Immune Globulin shot. If you think you or someone in your family needs the rabies vaccine, talk with a doctor. read more

Vaccine provide life long immunity and as per latest WHO guidelines a repeat two dose schedule of anti rabies vaccine is advised after 3 months of last dose; in case of another bite/exposure to boost the antibodies level. read more