Question: how long after being exposed to rabies do you have to get the vaccine?
Answer: Depending on whether you were vaccinated before exposure or not will determine what set of Rabies vaccines you require after a bite or a scratch: If you were not vaccinated against Rabies, you need a series of 4-5 vaccines and the Human Rabies Immunoglobulin (HRIG) over a period of 14 days after the bite or scratch.