Bitten by can at 12

2016-06-04 16:53:40
Dear doctor , I had been bitten by a cat when I was just 12 year old. But hasn't told the incident to my parents and had not taken any vaccine . now I am afraid can I get rabies.? Should I take rabies vaccine now ?
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Rabies develops within 10 days of a rabied animal's bite. You need not worry in case it is more than 10 days that you hzve been bitten.

Answered2016-06-05 02:37:39

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Hello There. I Can understand your concern, you need not worry. its not necessary that the cat is having rabies and also, you had been bitten by the cat when you were 12 and now you have stated that your present age is 30, don't you think that its a irrelevant question to ask since 18years have passed. what made you think of such a thing after such a long time? even if you are suffering from some symptoms, i'm sure its not rabies. best regards, Dr. Anil kumar Jain

Answered2016-06-05 15:54:24

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