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Cat bite..

2018-06-23 05:03:38
A domestic cat bites me before 2 days..a scratch is clearly seen although not deep. Cat is not vaccineted but owner told me that the cat is healthy..what should i do?
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Hello, INJ TT ONE AMPLE IM STATE WITHIN 24hrs. RABIES is100% fetal, so better to take ANTIRABIS VACCINE five dose. 0,3,7,14,28 Should be taken in deltoid region SUBCUTANEOUSLY. Ok.

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Dear , u need to to take proper 5 doses of rabies vaccine 0 ,3,7 14 ,21 dys.,.immediatly Dog cat bat all bite need rabies vaccination . Consult doctor immediately Need of TT injection too.
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consult immediately to emergecy unit  
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wound clean with normal water ,dont put anything on it

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See some argue not to get vaccinated in case of cat bite but I prefer at least 3 doses of rabipur to be given

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