How long do rabies antibodies last?

Rabies antibodies generally last for 1 year after rabies vaccination through the regular five-dose method. As long as the human body has a rabies antibody concentration higher than 0.5 U/ml, it will protect humans from rabies virus transmission. If a person receives a booster shot after receiving the basic immunization rabies vaccine, the human rabies antibody virus will last for more than 2 U/ml after 150 months, well above 0.5 U/ml, which is sufficient to protect the human body from rabies virus infection. The peak antibody titer after five intramuscular doses of the vaccine averages 10 U/ml within one month, and declines rapidly for six months thereafter, then slowly, to an average titer still greater than 1 U/ml by the twelfth month, indicating that within one year after a full rabies vaccination, the human body has sufficient low-level rabies antibody protection that a dog bite during this period generally does not require further rabies vaccination. Even by conservative estimates, only 1-2 booster shots are needed. Even at a conservative estimate, only 1-2 booster shots are needed. The effective protection level is maintained for at least 3 years after 1-2 booster shots. Patients should receive rabies vaccination at a regular hospital or epidemic prevention station within 24 hours after being bitten by a dog. If the wound bleeds, first squeeze the blood outward, rinse the wound for 30 minutes using flowing tap water with soap, and disinfect thoroughly with 75% alcohol. It is recommended to try not to bandage the wound and keep it locally dry and hygienic.