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How long after completing rabies PEP (cat II exposure - vaccine only) can I accept that I won't develop the disease?
Yes, I received the vaccine within hours of being scratched by the cat. But how long after completing the regime can I be sure that I won't develop the disease?
The WHO recommends that patients get two injections of the vaccine, one on day 0 and another three days later, followed by one injection of rabies immune globulin (RIG) on day 0. After completing this course of treatment, the individual should have developed immunity to the virus. However, the duration of immunity is not confirmed, and individuals should still seek medical attention immediately if they are bitten or scratched by an animal suspected of being rabid.