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A stray scratched me

2025-07-26 16:04:00
A stray cat scratched with her nails there is no bleeding just some marks should i get tatnus or rabies injection. Its 9:30 p.m already I can access medical facility till morning is that safe to wait overnight if I need any of the vaccine?
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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Kindly consult via whatsapp at nine zero two nine six zero zero four seven zero.

Answered2025-07-31 07:10:39

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You are refered to super speciality hospital.

Answered2025-07-29 09:35:43

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Go for vaccination

Answered2025-07-28 10:10:17

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Only tt

Answered2025-07-28 06:16:03

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Need more details on case kindly connect me

Answered2025-07-28 05:48:24

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Clean the wound thoroughly with some antiseptic solution. You can wait til morning for vaccine.

Answered2025-07-28 03:07:23

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management

Answered2025-07-28 02:54:26

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Yes you will need tetanus and rabies vaccination but it is safe to wait overnight .
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As you will be going for vaccination tomorrow what you can do is now that clean the wound thoroughly with soap and water .

Answered2025-07-27 18:30:58

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Avoid fried food and spicy food Water intake more Green leafy vegetables and fruits Fiber meal Do connect and consult

Answered2025-08-14 06:32:52

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Need few more details Kindly consult

Answered2025-08-01 14:54:31

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Take vaccine

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